Zero Turn Riding Mowers (Kubota) – Fire Risk (2009)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers
Brand
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga. is recalling Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers. The hazard is: The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks. The mowers come with adjustable roll bars and have 22 or 27 horsepower engines and are bright orange with KUBOTA decals on both sides behind the driver's seat. This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026