CPSC, Exmark Manufacturing Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
CPSC recall 02126. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Exmark or their local Exmark dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are visible from the right side of the unit. They are located on a decal on the right side of the controls console. If needed, the dealer will schedule a repair of the riding mower's exhaust system.
CPSC recall 02126 has the recall date 21 Mar 2002. The notice names the firm Exmark Manufacturing. The recall has about 21,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Mowers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Exmark has received 15 reports of fires caused when these mowers backfired and ignited nearby fuel vapors. At least one serious burn injury was reported, and two other users reported minor burns. Property damage has varied from minor damage to the machine itself to several thousand dollars damage to other mowing equipment stored nearby. |
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| Units | 21,000 |
| Description | The recall includes Exmark-brand Lazer Z HP series riding mowers, which are red. They are equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches. The mowers have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. The brand and series names (Exmark Lazer Z HP) appear on the front of the mower. Some of these riding mowers previously were recalled in February 2001. Even if consumers previously had their riding mower repaired, they need to contact Exmark for this additional repair. |
| Product | Exmark-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower, About 21,000, Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Exmark dealers nationwide sold these riding mowers, between January 1998 and December 2001, for between $6,000 and $7,300. |
| Manufacturer | Exmark Manufacturing |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 21,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Exmark Manufacturing
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2015 | Exmark Recalls Quest Riding Mowers Due to a Fire Hazard |
| 15 May 2014 | Exmark Recalls Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Exmark Recalls Pioneer S-Series Mowers Due to Crash Hazard |
| 6 Dec 2004 | CPSC, Exmark Announce Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers |
| 13 Feb 2003 | CPSC, Exmark Recalls Lazer HP Riding Mowers |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02126The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02126. https://recallregister.com/product/2116-cpsc-exmark-manufacturing-announce-recall-of-riding-mowers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02126 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Exmark has received 15 reports of fires caused when these mowers backfired and ignited nearby fuel vapors. At least one serious burn injury was reported, and two other users reported minor burns. Property damage has varied from minor damage to the machine itself to several thousand dollars damage to other mowing equipment stored nearby.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Exmark dealers nationwide sold these riding mowers, between January 1998 and December 2001, for between $6,000 and $7,300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02126?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 21,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Exmark Manufacturing?
- 6 CPSC recalls on this register name Exmark Manufacturing. This recall is 1 of them.