Recall 16043 · 2015-11-24

Exmark Recalls Quest Riding Mowers Due to a Fire Hazard

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Riding mowers & garden tractors

Hazard

The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered mowers will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may co

Products

The 2015 Quest riding mowers are red black, and gray. "Exmark" is printed on the sides and in front of the operator seat. "Quest" is printed on the front of the riding mowers. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat. The recalled mode number is QTS452CEM34200. Quest mower has serial numbers ranging from 315606482 to 315628458.

Incidents and injuries

The firm reported one incident of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.

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

Units
About 500 (in addition, about six were sold in Canada)
Sold at

Hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,700.

Injury data

Riding mowers & garden tractors

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