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Cub Cadet Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Date: April 13, 2011
Company: MTD Consumer Group Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

A fuel leak can occur near the rear mounting screws on the bottom of the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About MTD Consumer Group Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report