Recall published

Topics

Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Ride-on lawn mowers and tractors
Industry, tools and machinery
Farm equipment and supplies

Product description

This recall has been extended in August 2022 to include another batch of Pro Z 154 S Ride On Lawn Mowers sold between 1 March 2022 to 31 July 2022.

Cub Cadet Pro Z 100 S Series Commercial Ride On Lawn mowers

Pro Z 148 S - model 53AWEFJF330
sold between 3 October 2016 to 21 December 2018.

Pro Z 154 S - model 53AWEFJA330
sold between 3 October 2016 to 21 December 2018 and 1 March 2022 to 31 July 2022

 

 

See a list of details to help identify the product

Pro Z unit
Fuel cap Fuel tank Fuel tank 2

Reason the product is recalled

The lawn mowers were incorrectly supplied with a single direction vented fuel cap. The proper fuel cap should be a dual direction vented fuel cap.

The hazards to consumers

Pressure may build up inside the fuel tank and fuel might escape if the fuel cap is released too quickly, potentially causing an injury. If an ignition source is nearby, and fuel escapes, there exists a potential fire hazard.

What consumers should do

Consumers should exercise caution when using their Affected Mower. MTD will arrange for the single direction vented fuel caps to be replaced with dual direction vented fuel caps, free of charge, via post. If consumers plan on using their Affected Mower prior to obtaining the replacement fuel caps, they are advised:
  • to store the Affected Mower in a cool place, preferably indoors, out of direct sunlight - heat exposure could increase the pressure build up
  • not to fill the fuel tanks more than half way
  • if fuel is spilled, to wipe it up and not start the Affected Mower for at least 5 minutes
  • when loosening the fuel cap, to maintain a firm grip and slowly loosen the cap in order to allow any pressure build up to release
  • not to completely remove the fuel cap until they can no longer hear pressure releasing
  • if fuel starts to escape, to tighten the fuel cap and call their local Cub Cadet dealer immediately - a list of Cub Cadet dealers can be found at https://www.cubcadet.com.au/dealer-locator.
MTD will write to the affected customers directly, advising them of the recall action. MTD will arrange for replacement fuel caps to be sent out to the consumers via post, free of charge.  Consumers will be notified that they will receive the replacement fuel caps in the mail, and to return the single direction vented fuel caps to MTD via reply paid post.
 
Call MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd on 1300 951 594 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or email Luke.Turner@sbdinc.com.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd

Who sold the product

MTD Dealer network across Australia.

Dates available for sale

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Where the product was sold

Nationally
International

Print supporting information

Recall advertisement - Updated 24 August 2022.pdf 937.17 KB

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2018/17251 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.