Cub Cadet Recalls Zero-Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 19706. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fuel tank's neck can crack and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers, store them outside and contact an authorized Cub Cadet dealer or customer service representative to arrange for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting all known purchasers directly
CPSC recall 19706 has the recall date 24 Oct 2018. The notice names a person as the firm, and this site does not show the name. The recall has about 4,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Cub Cadet has received 15 reports of the fuel tank's neck cracking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,900 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Cub Cadet model year 2018 RZT SX EFI residential zero turn riding mowers. The yellow, four-wheel mower with steering wheel control is sold with a 42, 46 or 50-inch cutting deck. "Cub Cadet" is printed on the front and sides of the mower, and on the seat's backrest. "RZT SX" is printed below the seat. Models included in the recall are 17AWCBYS010, 17AWCBYZ010, 17RWCBYN010, 17RWCBYN210, 17RWCBYS010 and 17RWCBYZ010 and were manufactured between December 2017 and June 2018. The model number and manufacture date in MM/YYYY format can be found on a label located under the seat frame. |
| Product | Cub Cadet RZT SX EFI zero-turn riding mowers, About 4,900 (in addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide and online at www.PowerEquipmentDirect.com from December 2017 through August 2018 for between $3,000 and $3,500. |
| Firm | The CPSC notice gives the name of a person as the firm. This site does not show the names of persons. |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,900Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 19706The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 19706. https://recallregister.com/product/8433-cub-cadet-recalls-zero-turn-riding-mowers-due-to-fire-hazard-recall-al/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19706 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Cub Cadet has received 15 reports of the fuel tank's neck cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide and online at www.PowerEquipmentDirect.com from December 2017 through August 2018 for between $3,000 and $3,500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19706?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19706?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,900 (in addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)