Product description
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)
Reasons the product is 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.
The hazards to consumers
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.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately stop using their affected mowers until further notice.
Consumers should disconnect the negative battery cable and secure it away from the negative battery post.
If you are unsure on how to disconnect the battery, please contact your local Cub Cadet dealer.
For more information and to register for future communications and updates, contact MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd via email: S-OPG-TechServiceAus@sbdinc.com or phone 1300 951 594 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Eastern, Monday to Friday).
The disconnection of the battery is a temporary measure until a permanent solution is available.