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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
August 25, 2015 – Office of Information and Public Affairs – Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 25, 2015 – Recall #15-222
Firm’s Hotline: (844) 491-4859 – CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 – CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7800
CPSC, Scag Power Equipment Recalls Liberty Z Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Name of product: Scag Liberty Z zero-turn lawn mowers
Units: About 4,000
Manufacturer: Scag Power Equipment, of Mayville, WI
Hazard: The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Scag Power Equipment has received five reports of gas tank leaks on the mowers. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves two Scag Liberty Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers are printed on a vertical plate under the mower’s seat. “Scag” in red letters, “Liberty Z” in white letters and a blue “Z” is printed on a plate below the front of the seat. The mowers have an orange base with two orange and black steering handles. The mowers also have two large black with orange rim wheels in the back of the mower and two smaller black with orange rim wheels in the front of the mower.
Model Numbers: Serial Numbers
- SZL48-22KT: K7100001 through K7102353
- SZL52-24KT: K7200001 through K7202020
Sold at: Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers nationwide from October 2014 through May 2015 for about $4,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lawn mowers and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Scag Power Equipment authorized dealers have contacted all known owners.
Consumer Contact: Scag Power Equipment toll-free at (844) 491-4859 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.scag.com and click on Recall.
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