A recall notice for Cub Cadet Pro Z 700 and 900 Professional Series Commercial Zero Turn Lawn Mowers supplied by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd as if the battery cables and wire harness leads of the lawn mower are improperly routed underneath the seat, they could potentially be pinched by the seat pan.
MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd - Cub Cadet Pro Z 700 and 900 Professional Series Commercial Zero Turn Lawn Mowers
PRA No.
2020/18544
Date published
21 Oct 2020
Product description
Cub Cadet Pro Z 700 and 900 Professional Series Commercial Zero Turn Lawn Mowers
Commercial ride-on lawn mowers
Serial number range affected: 1C017Hxxxxxx through 1G310Hxxxxx
PRO Z 700 Zero Turn Lawn Mower models
PRO Z 760 L (53AIHKTV330)
PRO Z 760 S (53AIHKUV330)
PRO Z 900 Zero Turn Lawn Mower models
PRO Z 972 S (53AIHMUY330)
PRO Z 972 SD (53TIHMUY330)
What are the defects?
If the battery cables and wire harness leads of the lawn mower are improperly routed underneath the seat, they could potentially be pinched by the seat pan.
What are the hazards?
Pinching of the battery cables and wire harness leads could result in an electrical short to ground, smoke or fire, which could result in injury to the mower operator and bystanders or property damage.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using their lawn mower until it has been repaired. Consumers should contact their selling dealer, closest dealer or authorised repair agent to arrange for service to adjust the routing of the battery cables and wire harness leads.
For further information, call MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd on 1300 951 594 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) or email lturner@mtdproducts.com
To find details of Cub Cadet dealerships, visit https://www.cubcadet.com.au/
Supplier
MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
See attached Trader list
List of traders who sold this product
Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Online
Dates available for sale
- 1 April 2017 - 31 August 2020
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement.pdf (61.21 KB)
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
