CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Small Engines
PRODUCT: Gasoline-powered Small Engines - Kawasaki Motors Corp.,
U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 45 engines
that have been incorporated into Ventrac compact articulated tractors
manufactured by Venture Products Inc. The recalled engines are 27
horsepower, liquid-cooled, overhead-valve (OHV), V-twin models with
electric start and horizontal output shafts. The engine model and
serial numbers are on a label at the top of the engines and next to the
radiator cap:
Engine Model
| Application Specification
| Engine Serial No.
|
FD750D
| AS02
| 000001 through 020851
|
PROBLEM: Vibration during operation can result in abrasion wear to the
fuel tube, leading to a fuel leak. If the fuel leak comes in contact
with a spark or flame, it can cause a fire and burn hazard.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Kawasaki has received one report of fuel leakage,
which resulted in a fire and burn injury to the operator.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the Kawasaki engine-equipped
compact tractors immediately and contact the authorized dealer from whom
the tractor was purchased for a free repair. The repair will consist of
installing a new fuel tube with a protective cover, and a new clamp to
hold the fuel tube in place. Consumers also can call a local authorized
Kawasaki engine dealer to schedule the free repair. For more
information, contact a Ventrac authorized dealer, or contact Kawasaki,
toll free, at (866) 902-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday. To locate an authorized Kawasaki dealer using the
Internet, log on to the company's website at www.kawpower.com.
|