CPSC recall 13704
Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-12
On 2015-01-12 the CPSC announced a recall of Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers by Excel Industries, citing the fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13704 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-11-01 |
| Published | 2015-01-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Excel Industries |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Hustler and BigDog Lawn Mowers | The Hustler and BigDog brand riding or walk-behind lawn mowers were sold in the following colors: Hustler models in yellow; BigDog models in red. They have large mowing decks ranging from 36 to 72 inches. Model name and serial numbers can be found on a tag located on the left side of the frame in the front of the mower's fender. The following model names, serial numbers and types of lawn mower are included in this recall: BrandModel NameTypeSerial Numbers Hustler 1500 Riding Greens Riding 10062845 through 11081604 FasTrak Zero Turn riding 10121082 through 11120946 FasTrak Super Duty Zero Turn riding 10091717 through 12054999 Sport Zero Turn riding 10120377 through 12054999 Super Z Zero Turn riding 10109017 through 12054999 TrimStar Walk-behind 11033546 through 12054999 X-ONE Zero Turn riding 10090765 through 12022041 BigDog A Series Zero Turn riding 11100596 through 12054999 C Series Zero Turn riding 11031908 through 12054999 R Diablo Zero Turn riding 12020696 through 12054999 R PowerBar Zero Turn riding 12020892 through 12054999 R Series Zero Turn riding 11021137 through 12054999 T Series Walk-behind 11050815 through 12054999 X Series Zero Turn riding 11039001 through 12054999 X Diablo Zero Turn riding 11090151 through 12054999
Reason
The fuel tank vent valve fitting can fail to seal and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Excel-Industries-Recalls-Hustler-and-BigDog-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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