Bob-Cat Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced November 20, 2014 CPSC #15708

Quick answer

Bob-Cat Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #15708, announced on November 20, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The CRZ and XRZ model riding mowers have a chassis with an adjustable10-gauge green steel mower deck. The frame, fuel tank, engine compartment and side discharge chute are made of black metal and plastic components. It has four black wheels, two user-operated lever-arm controls and a gray adjustable high-back seat. The mowers range in size from 76 inches to 79 inches long and 45 inches high. The words "Bob Cat" appear in red lettering on the front of the mower and on top of the mower deck, and in a red and white designed logo on the sides of the mower. The words "TufDeck" and "Professional Cut" appear in white lettering on the front face of the mower deck. The recall mowers are: CRZ 48-inch model number 942699 serial numbers 94260000070-94260001236 CZR 52-inch model number 942601 serial numbers 94260100070-94260101722 CZR 61-inch model number 942602 serial numbers 94260200070-94260200545 XRZ 48-inch model number 942610 serial numbers 94261000070-94261000390 XRZ 52-inch model number 942611 serial numbers 94261100070-94261100709 XRZ 61-inch model number 942612 serial numbers 94261200070-94261200342 The plate containing the serial and model number is located under the seat on the frame cross-member. The remedy is mower should be returned to the dealer where purchased for free repair with a newly designed control arm component. consumers who completed the warranty registration card were contacted directly by schiller grounds care, inc, with instructions for obtaining the repair.. Affected brand: Schiller Grounds Care, Inc..

Hazard

The CRZ and XRZ model riding mowers have a chassis with an adjustable10-gauge green steel mower deck. The frame, fuel tank, engine compartment and side discharge chute are made of black metal and plastic components. It has four black wheels, two user-operated lever-arm controls and a gray adjustable high-back seat. The mowers range in size from 76 inches to 79 inches long and 45 inches high. The words "Bob Cat" appear in red lettering on the front of the mower and on top of the mower deck, and in a red and white designed logo on the sides of the mower. The words "TufDeck" and "Professional Cut" appear in white lettering on the front face of the mower deck. The recall mowers are: CRZ 48-inch model number 942699 serial numbers 94260000070-94260001236 CZR 52-inch model number 942601 serial numbers 94260100070-94260101722 CZR 61-inch model number 942602 serial numbers 94260200070-94260200545 XRZ 48-inch model number 942610 serial numbers 94261000070-94261000390 XRZ 52-inch model number 942611 serial numbers 94261100070-94261100709 XRZ 61-inch model number 942612 serial numbers 94261200070-94261200342 The plate containing the serial and model number is located under the seat on the frame cross-member.

Affected products

Bob-Cat Zero Turn Riding Mower

Recalled brands

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.

Remedy

Mower should be returned to the dealer where purchased for free repair with a newly designed control arm component. Consumers who completed the warranty registration card were contacted directly by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc, with instructions for obtaining the repair.

Recall date

November 20, 2014

Categories

Riding Lawn Mowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15708?

CPSC recall #15708 covers Bob-Cat Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 20, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The CRZ and XRZ model riding mowers have a chassis with an adjustable10-gauge green steel mower deck. The frame, fuel tank, engine compartment and side discharge chute are made of black metal and plastic components. It has four black wheels, two user-operated lever-arm controls and a gray adjustable high-back seat. The mowers range in size from 76 inches to 79 inches long and 45 inches high. The words "Bob Cat" appear in red lettering on the front of the mower and on top of the mower deck, and in a red and white designed logo on the sides of the mower. The words "TufDeck" and "Professional Cut" appear in white lettering on the front face of the mower deck. The recall mowers are: CRZ 48-inch model number 942699 serial numbers 94260000070-94260001236 CZR 52-inch model number 942601 serial numbers 94260100070-94260101722 CZR 61-inch model number 942602 serial numbers 94260200070-94260200545 XRZ 48-inch model number 942610 serial numbers 94261000070-94261000390 XRZ 52-inch model number 942611 serial numbers 94261100070-94261100709 XRZ 61-inch model number 942612 serial numbers 94261200070-94261200342 The plate containing the serial and model number is located under the seat on the frame cross-member.

What is the remedy for recall #15708?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15708 is mower should be returned to the dealer where purchased for free repair with a newly designed control arm component. consumers who completed the warranty registration card were contacted directly by schiller grounds care, inc, with instructions for obtaining the repair.. 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 Bob-Cat Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) 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/Bob-Cat-Recalls-Zero-Turn-Mowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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