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CPSCRecalled Mar 21, 2002 · #02124

CPSC, Dixon Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers

Hazard

The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

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Description

The recall includes the following model Dixon ZTR riding mowers, which are blue, with the serial numbers in the following ranges: Dixon ZTR Serial Number Range Model 2301 2555 through 3100 Models 3303 and 3304 54241 through 66276 Model 3014 14116 through 23741 Model 4421 88987 through 89316 Models 5020, 5022, 5023, 5503 2118 through 6575 Models 5017, 5423, 5424, 5425 4580 through 5835 Model 5502 8484 through 8547 Model 5601 2103 through 2116 Classic Series 97579 through 97798 or 97844 through 97883 The model numbers are located on the body of the mower near the bottom of the seat, or on both sides of the front of the body above the wheels. The serial numbers are located on the left rear corner of the riding mowers, behind the engine. The name "DIXON" is on the front of the mowers.

Product details

Product
Riding Lawn Mower
Type
Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Manufacturer
Dixon Industries Inc., of Coffeyville Kan.
Model numbers
2301, 2555, 3100, 3303, 3304, 54241, 66276, 3014, 14116, 23741, 4421, 88987, 89316, 5020, 5022, 5023, 5503, 2118, 6575, 5017, 5423, 5424, 5425, 4580, 5835, 5502, 8484, 8547, 5601, 2103, 2116, 97579, 97798, 97844, 97883
UPCs
Sold at
Dixon dealers sold these mowers nationwide at various time periods, from July 1997 through March 2002, for between $2,500 and $7,400.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using these mowers immediately and contact their nearest Dixon dealer for free installation of a replacement fuel tank.

View the official CPSC notice