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Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 6, 2004

CPSC, Scag Power Equipment Announce Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors

The recalled zero-turn-radius riding lawn tractors are "Cat's Eye Gold" with black trim, and have a vinyl seat. The body of the tractor has "Scag Tiger Cub" written in red on the side and front of the tractor. The following model and serial numbers can be found under the seat, next to the hydraulic pump on the right hand side. Model Numbers Serial Numbers STC40-17KA 4910001-4910004; 5810001-5810310; 6570001-6570250 STC48-19KA 5870001-5870071 STC48A-19KA 5880001-5880511; 6580001-6580550; 7630001-7630875; 8400001-8404750 STC48-21KA 5820001-5820050 STC48A-21KA 4920001-4920002; 5890001-5890561; 6600001-6601150; 7650001-7650975; 8420001-8420342 STC52A-21KA 5900001-5900117; 6610001-6610150 STC52A-23KA 5910001-5910571; 6620001-6620900; 7670001-7671298; 8430001-8430600 STC61A-25KA 8440001-8441794

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using these tractors immediately and contact a Scag Equipment dealer for a free repair. The company is directly notifying those consumers who completed and returned warranty cards.

Contact Information

For information on locating a dealer near you, contact Scag Equipment Customer Service toll-free at (866) 821-9208 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the Scag website www.scag.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized Scag Power equipment dealers nationwide from November 1999 through July 2003 for between $5,000 and $8,000.
Injuries
Scag is aware of 20 incidents, all of which involved fires and damage to tractors. Two consumers received minor burn injuries to their hands as a result of trying to put out fires involving these lawn tractors.
Manufacturer
Scag Power Equipment, of Mayville, Wis.
Recall Number
05060

Product Information

Product Name
Scag Tiger Cub Riding Lawn Tractors
Product Type
Tractors
Number of Units
About 16,000
Manufacturer Name
Scag Power Equipment, of Mayville, Wis.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 821-9208
Website www.scag.com
Full Contact Information

For information on locating a dealer near you, contact Scag Equipment Customer Service toll-free at (866) 821-9208 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the Scag website www.scag.com