MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd – Kawasaki engines in Cub Cadet lawn mowers – Updated remedy
Published 29 January 2024
Product
Kawasaki general engines with voltage regulator (part no. 21066-0785), installed in select Cub Cadet lawn mowers. Affected Cub Cadet lawn mower models: • Ultima ZTXS5 (471ICAB8330) • Pro-Z 554 S (53AIHJUN330) • Pro-Z 560 S (53AIHJUV330) • Pro-Z 760 S (53AIHKUV330) • Pro-Z 972 S (53AIHMUY330) • ZTX6 60 (47RIAHA8010) • Pro-Z 972 SD (53TIHMUY050) • Pro-Z 972 SD (53TIHMUY330) The remedy for this recall was updated on 13 March 2024.
Why it was recalled
The voltage regulator in affected Kawasaki general purpose engines, installed in Cub Cadet lawn mowers can malfunction. The affected mowers can catch fire at any time, even if the engine is off or not in use.
Hazard
There is risk of fire, serious injury or death and/or damage to property if the voltage regulator malfunctions in affected Kawasaki general purpose engines.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.