Excel Industries Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Excel Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
Excessive heat, vibrations and wear causes the fuel line to droop over time and rub against the transmission fan, causing the fuel line to be cut. This poses a fire hazard and a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- Units
- About 1,500
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4,700–$5,500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Hustler "FasTrak" riding mowers with 44- and 52-inch decks. The riding mowers are yellow and black with the "FasTrak" logo printed on both sides. The model and serial number of the mower can be found on an identification plate, on the left side of the frame in front of the fuel tank, below the operator's platform. This recall also includes products which are produced by Excel for Land Pride, Division of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., of Salina, KS. Land Pride's product is the "Accu-Z Razor." The riding mowers are beige and black, with the "Razor Z" logo printed on the rear of the unit, and Accu-Z logo printed on both sides. Excel Model Number Excel Serial Number 926501 P01107001 to P01107003 and 01127001 to 02057338 926519 01127008 to 02057218 926527 02027112 926592 01117001 to 02057263 926600 02027111 to 02057243 926774 02047277 to 02057128 Land Pride Model Number Land Pride Serial Number ZR44 & ZR52 337068 - 356620
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Hustler dealers sold these riding mowers nationwide, from November 2001 through May 2002, for between $4,700 and $5,500.
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan.
Incident log
Excel has received two reports of incidents, where gasoline leaks were discovered. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled riding mowers immediately and contact their local Hustler dealer to determine if their mower is included in the recall. The dealer will reroute the fuel line and replace it if necessary.
To locate an authorized Hustler dealer, consumers can call (800) 395-4757 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. To locate an authorized Land Pride dealer, consumers can call (888) 987-7433, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 06 2002; last revised OCT 06 2025.
