Exmark Recalls Pioneer S-Series Mowers Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled March 29, 2011 · CPSC recall 11730 · Exmark

Data plate with Model and Serial numbers

Hazard

Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 750 products

Incidents / injuries

Exmark has had no reports of incidents or injuries.

Description

2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero radius turn riding mowers with red, welded, tubular steel frames and mowing decks in three sizes - 44, 48 and 52 inches. Operators use two levers to control the mowers. The name Exmark is on the front of the seat mount and the name Pioneer is on the front of the floor pan. Mowers with the following model and serial number ranges are affected by this recall: Model Serial Number Range PNS20KA443 928367 to 947833 PNS22KA483 928417 to 949985 PNS24KA523 928492 to 950315 The model name and serial numbers are located on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.

What to do

Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.

Contact

For additional information, contact Exmark at 800-667-5296, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.exmark.com

Product

Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers

Manufacturer(s)

Exmark Manufacturing Company, of Beatrice, Neb.

Retailers

Exmark dealers nationwide from February 11, 2011 to March 10, 2011 for $6,881 to $7,658.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →