Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Hustler or BigDog dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Excel is contacting its customers directly.

Products

The Hustler and BigDog brand riding or walk-behind lawn mowers were sold in the following colors: Hustler models in yellow; BigDog models in red. They have large mowing decks ranging from 36 to 72 inches. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the left side of the frame in the front of the mower's fender. The following model names, serial numbers and types of lawn mower are included in this recall: BrandModel NameTypeSerial Numbers Hustler 1500 Riding Greens Riding 10062845 through 11081604 FasTrak Zero Turn riding 10121082 through 11120946 FasTrak Super Duty Zero Turn riding 10091717 through 12054999 Sport Zero Turn riding 10120377 through 12054999 Super Z Zero Turn

Incidents and injuries

The firm is aware of 152 incidents of vent valve fittings failing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.