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CPSC #20703Sports & outdoors
Recalled Kawasaki FX850V-EFI General Purpose Engine

Kawasaki Motors USA · Recalled

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Fire & burns

The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing burn and fire hazards.

Units
About 950
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$2,800–$12,000
Remedy
Repair

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Affected

This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model number IS ® 2100Z ZTR and the Cub Cadet Pro Z 760 LKW EFI . The recalled engines are model year 2017 and 2018 Kawasaki FX850V-EFI series, including models FX850V-AS44 with serial number range FX850VB19736-FX850VB44147 and FX850V-AS47 with serial number range FX850VB20733-FX850VB40776. "Kawasaki FX850V EFI" is printed on the engine fan housing. The engine model and serial number are located on the engine fan housing.

The file

Sold at
Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from June 2017 through August 2019 for about $2,800 for the engines sold separately, and for between $10,000 and $12,000 for mowers with the engines.
Product type
Not stated
Made in
United States
Recalled by
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo.

Incident log

None reported

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Kawasaki toll-free at 866 836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Engine Model and Serial Number Identification Label

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