Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 25, 2015 CPSC #15222

Quick answer

Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #15222, announced on August 25, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers are printed on a vertical plate under the mower's seat. "Scag" in red letters, "Liberty Z" in white letters and a blue "Z" is printed on a plate below the front of the seat. The mowers have an orange base with two orange and black steering handles. The mowers also have two large black with orange rim wheels in the back of the mower and two smaller black with orange rim wheels in the front of the mower. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact scag power equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. scag power equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners.. Affected brand: Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville.

Hazard

This recall involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers are printed on a vertical plate under the mower's seat. "Scag" in red letters, "Liberty Z" in white letters and a blue "Z" is printed on a plate below the front of the seat. The mowers have an orange base with two orange and black steering handles. The mowers also have two large black with orange rim wheels in the back of the mower and two smaller black with orange rim wheels in the front of the mower.

Affected products

Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers

Recalled brands

Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Maryville

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners.

Recall date

August 25, 2015

Categories

Riding Lawn Mowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15222?

CPSC recall #15222 covers Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 25, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers are printed on a vertical plate under the mower's seat. "Scag" in red letters, "Liberty Z" in white letters and a blue "Z" is printed on a plate below the front of the seat. The mowers have an orange base with two orange and black steering handles. The mowers also have two large black with orange rim wheels in the back of the mower and two smaller black with orange rim wheels in the front of the mower.

What is the remedy for recall #15222?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15222 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact scag power equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. scag power equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Scag Power Equipment Recalls Lawn Mowers 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/2015/Scag-Power-Equipment-Recalls-Lawn-Mowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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