Kawasaki Engines in some Bad Boy Mowers, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota brand lawn and garden equipment are being recalled because of fire and burn hazards.
The safety hazard is related to the voltage regulator on some Kawasaki engines.
“The hazard is related to a potential thermal event in the voltage regulator,” the recall notice issued Thursday said. “The Kawasaki engine could overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.”
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The recall affects some models. On the Canadian government website.
About 900 of the affected units were sold in Canada and 68,500 in the U.S. No fires or injuries have been reported in Canada, but eight fires have been reported in the U.S., but no injuries have been reported.
The affected products were sold between April 2021 and December 2023.
Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled Kawasaki engines and arrange for free repairs.
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