Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 15, 2012 CPSC #13041

Quick answer

Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13041, announced on November 15, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled fuel filters are white translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. "VISU Filter" and a manufacturing date code number are on the top of the filter. The following date codes are included in this recall: 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12. The tune-up kits say "Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit" on the box. A part number is located on the top of the box. Recalled tune-up kits include one of the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969-6191, 99969-6196 and 99969-6220. Kawasaki Motors is recalling lawn mowers and utility vehicles that use this filter, also. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact kawasaki or a kawasaki dealer for a free repair.. Affected brand: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich..

Hazard

The recalled fuel filters are white translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. "VISU Filter" and a manufacturing date code number are on the top of the filter. The following date codes are included in this recall: 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12. The tune-up kits say "Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit" on the box. A part number is located on the top of the box. Recalled tune-up kits include one of the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969-6191, 99969-6196 and 99969-6220. Kawasaki Motors is recalling lawn mowers and utility vehicles that use this filter, also.

Affected products

Fuel Filters and Tune-Up Kits with Fuel Filters

Recalled brands

Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.

Recall date

November 15, 2012

Categories

Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13041?

CPSC recall #13041 covers Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 15, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled fuel filters are white translucent plastic and attach to the fuel tubes on Kawasaki lawn mower and utility vehicle engines. The filters were sold separately and as part of engine tune-up kits. "VISU Filter" and a manufacturing date code number are on the top of the filter. The following date codes are included in this recall: 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12. The tune-up kits say "Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit" on the box. A part number is located on the top of the box. Recalled tune-up kits include one of the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969-6191, 99969-6196 and 99969-6220. Kawasaki Motors is recalling lawn mowers and utility vehicles that use this filter, also.

What is the remedy for recall #13041?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13041 is consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact kawasaki or a kawasaki dealer for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

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If you sell Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Kawasaki-Motors-Recalls-Fuel-Filters-for-Lawn-Mower-and-Utility-Vehicle-Engines-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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