Cub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-845.
The recalled 2011 Cub Cadet zero turn riding lawn mowers, intended for both commercial and private use, have yellow and black steel frames. They sold under the following brand names and model numbers: Model Factory Model Numbers Cub Cadet Z Force 48 17BF3AGV010 Cub Cadet Z Force 54 17BF3AGX010 Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 46 17AF5BHH010 Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 48 17AF5BHB010 Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 54 17AF5GHC010 Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 60 17AF5GHD010 Cub Cadet Z-Force Commercial 48 53AH5FJB050 Cub Cadet Z-Force Commercial 60 53AH5FJD050 Cub Cadet Tank L48 53AH8CTB050 Cub Cadet Tank L60 53AH8CTD050 Model number, serial number and date of manufacturer are printed on a label located under the front of the driver's seat. The serial number range and date of manufacture (DOM) of affected mowers are 1A101ZXXXXX (DOM 01/2011) through 1C091ZXXXXX (DOM 03/2011). Date of manufacture appears on the label.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-845.
Consumers should immediately stop using the mowers and store them outside. Consumers should contact their local Cub Cadet dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Cub Cadet Dealers Nationwide From February 2011 Through March 2011 For Between $3,600 To $7,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-845.
For more information, contact Cub Cadet toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.cubcadet.com
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Cub Cadet Dealers Nationwide From February 2011 Through March 2011 For Between $3,600 To $7,000. Recall FAQ
Cub Cadet Dealers Nationwide From February 2011 Through March 2011 For Between $3,600 To $7,000. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: Cub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on April 13, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,300 units are potentially affected.