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Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #25083
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer), of Maryville, Missouri · John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines
Product Description
This recall involves John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R and Z760R with Kawasaki engines. Model Start Serial Number End Serial Number Z720E 1TC720E*010001 1TC720E*080657 Z730M 1TC730M*010001 1TC730M*080574 Z740R 1TC740R*010001 1TC740R*080462 Z760R 1TC760R*080001 1TC760R*080339
Hazard
The voltage regulator in the mower's engine can fail during use or while the product is being stored, causing the engine to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. Kawasaki and John Deere are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Repair
Reported Injuries
Kawasaki has received five reports of fires and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines on January 2, 2025. The voltage regulator in the mower's engine can fail during use or while the product is being stored, causing the engine to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. This recall covers about 39,000 (in addition, about 2,600 in canada) and was initiated by Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A. (engine manufacturer), of Maryville, Missouri as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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