Kawasaki Engines used in Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota brand lawn and garden equipment

What you are looking at

Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota equipment with Recalled Kawasaki Engines

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The recalled engines can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

Kawasaki has received eight reports of fires with the recalled engines. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using lawn and garden equipment with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Hustler, BigDog or Kubota, depending on the product owned, or an authorized dealer, to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki and the mower manufacturers are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerKawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Missouri

UnitsAbout 68,500 (In addition, 900 in Canada)

Made inUnited States

Sold atKawasaki, Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota dealers nationwide

Sales periodApril 2021 – December 2023

Price$4,000 to $15,500

Category Appliances

How to reach the firm

Phone

866-836-4463

8 a.m. to 6p.m. ET

Recall page

www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.