Fire and burn

Kubota Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled 2019-03-20. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 3,850Units
2019-03-20Recall date
None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves model years 2018 and 2019 Kubota ZD100 series gasoline-powered zero turn mowers. The model is printed on the side of the mowers. The data plate is located on the lower frame of the unit and contains the serial number and model number. Recalled units are orange and black. Model: Serial Number Range: Z122EBR-48 BEGIN END 21408 22007 Z121SKH-48 BEGIN END 31302 32882 Z125EBR-54 BEGIN END 16242 16547 Z125SKH-54 BEGIN END 29458 31138
The hazard
The throttle cable can make contact with internal electric wiring, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries
None reported
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Zero Turn Mowers and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Kubota is contacting all known purchasers directly.

The details

ProductsKubota Zero Turn Mowers
Made byKubota Manufacturing
Made inUnited States
CPSC recall number19730
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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