Recall: Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

November 1, 2012
Alert #13-704

Excel Industries Recalls Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers

Units: About 18,000

Manufacturer: Excel Industries Inc., of Hesston, Kan.

Hazard: The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of 152 incidents of vent valve fittings failing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description: The Hustler and BigDog brand riding or walk-behind lawn mowers were sold in the following colors: Hustler models in yellow; BigDog models in red. They have large mowing decks ranging from 36 to 72 inches. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the left side of the frame in the front of the mower's fender. The following model names, serial numbers and types of lawn mower are included in this recall:

Brand	Model Name	Type	Serial Numbers
Hustler	1500 Riding Greens	Riding	10062845 through 11081604
	FasTrak	Zero Turn riding	10121082 through 11120946
	FasTrak Super Duty	Zero Turn riding	10091717 through 12054999
	Sport	Zero Turn riding	10120377 through 12054999
	Super Z	Zero Turn riding	10109017 through 12054999
	TrimStar	Walk-behind	11033546 through 12054999
	X-ONE	Zero Turn riding	10090765 through 12022041
BigDog	A Series	Zero Turn riding	11100596 through 12054999
	C Series	Zero Turn riding	11031908 through 12054999
	R Diablo	Zero Turn riding	12020696 through 12054999
	R PowerBar	Zero Turn riding	12020892 through 12054999
	R Series	Zero Turn riding	11021137 through 12054999
	T Series	Walk-behind	11050815 through 12054999
	X Series	Zero Turn riding	11039001 through 12054999
	X Diablo	Zero Turn riding	11090151 through 12054999

Sold at: Hustler and BigDog dealers nationwide from September 2010 to May 2012 for between $2,900 and $21,000.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact a Hustler or BigDog dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Excel is contacting its customers directly.

Consumer Contact: Excel Industries; (800) 748-8223, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday, or websites www.hustlerturf.com and www.bigdogmowers.com and click on Product Recall Information for more information.

Hustler Lawn Mowers

Picture of recalled Hustler lawnmower