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Medium RiskCPSC
Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Engines & Powertrains

Kawasaki Motors Recalls Fuel Filters for Lawn Mower and Utility Vehicle Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: November 15, 2012
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Summary

Kawasaki is recalling about 55,000 fuel filters and 1,200 engine tune-up kits because the fuel filters can leak. There have been 110 reports of fuel leaks in lawn mowers, including leaks from replacement filters. The white translucent plastic filters were sold individually and inside Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kits between August 2011 and August 2012. Consumers should immediately stop using equipment with these recalled filters and contact a dealer for a free repair.

Risk

The fuel filter can develop leaks while the engine is in use, allowing fuel to escape and posing a serious fire hazard. While 110 leaks have been reported, no injuries have been documented at this time.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using any lawn mower or utility vehicle equipped with a recalled fuel filter.
  2. Check the top of the fuel filter for the brand name 'VISU Filter' and a manufacturing date code. Affected date codes are 136/11 through 365/11 and 001/12 through 216/12.
  3. If you purchased a Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit, check the top of the box for the following part numbers: 99969-6189, 99969-6190, 99969-6191, 99969-6196, or 99969-6220.
  4. Contact Kawasaki Motors toll-free at 866-836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email ffrecall@kmc-usa.com, or visit www.kawpower.com to arrange for a free repair.
  5. You may also contact a local Kawasaki dealer to schedule the free replacement of the recalled filter.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using products with the recalled fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.

Contact: Kawasaki Motors; toll-free at (866) 836-4463, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m .ET Monday through Friday, www.kawpower.com or e-mail ffrecall@kmc-usa.com

Affected Products

Product: Visu-Filter Fuel Filters
Lot Numbers:
136/11 through 365/11
001/12 through 216/12
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2011 and August 2012
Product: Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit (Part No. 99969-6189)
Model:
99969-6189
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2011 and August 2012
Product: Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit (Part No. 99969-6190)
Model:
99969-6190
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2011 and August 2012
Product: Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit (Part No. 99969-6191)
Model:
99969-6191
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2011 and August 2012
Product: Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit (Part No. 99969-6196)
Model:
99969-6196
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2011 and August 2012
Product: Kawasaki Engine Tune-Up Kit (Part No. 99969-6220)
Model:
99969-6220
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2011 and August 2012

Product Images

Recalled Fuel Filter for Kawasaki Motors engines

Recalled Fuel Filter for Kawasaki Motors engines

The date code location on the fuel filters

The date code location on the fuel filters

The date code location on the fuel filters

The date code location on the fuel filters

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13041
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Sold By: Kawasaki dealers nationwide between August 2011 and August 2012. Filters cost about $5; tune-up kits cost between $40 and $70.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 55,000 filters and about 1,200 tune-up kits
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Kawasaki Motors; toll-free at (866) 836-4463, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m .ET Monday through Friday, www.kawpower.com or e-mail ffrecall@kmc-usa.com
Agency Last Updated: April 14, 2016

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