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Doosan Bobcat North America Recalls Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck Attachments Due to Crush Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #25121
Doosan Bobcat North America Recalls Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck Attachments Due to Crush Hazard
Doosan Bobcat North America, of West Fargo, North Dakota · Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck attachments
Product Description
This recall involves Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck attachments. The mower decks are all black and labeled with "AirFX" and either "72" or "61" depending on the mower deck model. The following model numbers, located on the rear of the attachment on the right-side frame rail, are included in this recall. Model Number Description 7526575 72" AirFX 7526579 61" AirFX 7449223 61" AirFx Finish Mower 7447341 72" AirFx Finish Mower
Hazard
The recalled mower decks cannot be secured in the upright or tilted position by the locking pins during maintenance or service, posing a crush hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately inspect and determine whether locking pins can be inserted while the deck is in the upright or tilted position during maintenance or service. Contact Doosan Bobcat North America or a Bobcat dealer to obtain a free repair, which will be available in the near future. Until then, if the locking pins cannot be inserted, obtain two straps, each rated for 1,500 lbs., and wrap a strap around each front tractor axle, securing each strap to the mower deck when performing service or maintenance. Consumers should contact Doosan if they are unable to obtain straps, and straps will be provided at no cost to the consumer. Doosan Bobcat North America is contacting all known purchasers.
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Reported Injuries
The firm is aware of five incidents where the locking pins were unable to be installed to secure the deck in the upright or tilted position. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Doosan Bobcat North America, of West Fargo, North Dakota has voluntarily recalled about 552 (in addition, about 27 were sold in canada) of Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck attachments as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on February 6, 2025. The recalled mower decks cannot be secured in the upright or tilted position by the locking pins during maintenance or service, posing a crush hazard. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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