CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 29, 2013

MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire (Recall Alert)

This recall involves eight 2011 model Cub Cadet commercial zero turn lawn mowers. Models included in the recall are: M54-KH, M60-KH, M60-KW, M72-KW, S6031-KW, S7237-KW, TANK L48 and TANK L60. Mowers included in the recall were manufactured between January 2011 and December 2011. A label located on the frame under the foot rest lists the model number and the month and year date of manufacture (DOM).

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.

Contact Information

Cub Cadet; toll-free at (888) 848-6038, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.cubcadet.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2013 for between $7,700 and $18,700.
Injuries
Cub Cadet has received 106 reports of fuel leaking or seeping from the top of the tank, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
13733

Product Information

Product Name
Cub Cadet 2011 Commercial Zero Turn Mowers
Product Type
Riding Lawn Mowers
Number of Units
About 2,100
Manufacturer Name
MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufactured In
United States

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Full Contact Information

Cub Cadet; toll-free at (888) 848-6038, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.cubcadet.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.