May
2 -- The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm
in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product
immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to
resell a recalled consumer product.
Name
of Product: Exmark Quest 42” ZRT Riding Mowers
Units:
About 2,200
Manufacturer:
Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.
Hazard:
Bearings supporting the riding mower’s deck can fail and cause the deck to
interfere with the operator’s controls, resulting in a crash hazard.
Incidents/Injuries:
Exmark has received 18 reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Description:
This recall involves 2009-2010 Exmark Quest ZRT riding mowers with 42-inch
mower decks, model number “QST20BE422” and serial numbers ranging from 790,000
through 860,652. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate behind the
seat. “Exmark” is printed on the side and “Quest” is printed on the front of
the mowers. The mowers are red and gray.
Sold
at: Exmark dealers nationwide from March
2009 through April 2010 for between $4,200 and $4,400.
Manufactured
in: United States
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact an
Exmark dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has
already been made to the mower. Exmark has contacted registered owners of the
recalled mowers.
Consumer
Contact: For more information, contact Exmark at (800) 667-5296 between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.exmark.com/safety.aspx
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