Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

© 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Generators & Engines

Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: November 15, 2012
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Kawasaki is recalling about 210,000 FH, FR, FS, and FX series lawn mower engines because the fuel filter can leak. These 13 to 36 horsepower, air-cooled, v-twin engines were sold nationwide by authorized dealers and lawn retailers between October 2011 and August 2012. Kawasaki has received 110 reports of fuel leaks, though no injuries have been reported yet. Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with these recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a dealer for a free repair.

Risk

The fuel filter on these engines can leak gasoline, which creates a significant fire hazard if the fuel comes into contact with hot engine parts or an ignition source. There have been 110 reports of fuel leaks related to this defect.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the top of your engine for the 'Kawasaki' brand name and the model number, which will begin with FH, FR, FS, or FX.
  2. Locate the identification label on the side of the engine to find the Specification (Spec) and Serial Number (E/NO).
  3. Verify if your specific combination of brand name (such as Ariens, Bad Boy, Cub Cadet, Exmark, Gravely, Husqvarna, SCAG, Toro, etc.), model number, spec number, and serial number range matches those listed in the recall notice.
  4. If your engine is affected, immediately stop using the lawn mower and contact Kawasaki or an authorized Kawasaki small engine dealer to schedule a free repair at (866) 836-4463 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.kawpower.com.
  5. You may also email the firm at ffrecall@kmc-usa.com for more information regarding the repair process.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for any additional questions or concerns.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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

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

Affected Products

Product: Kawasaki FH Series Lawn Mower Engine
Model:
FH770D
Lot Numbers:
FH770DA17828 - FH770DA17997
Date Ranges: October 2011 - August 2012
Product: Kawasaki FR Series Lawn Mower Engines
Model:
FR541V
FR600V
FR651V
FR691V
FR730V
Lot Numbers:
FR541VA05747 - FR541VA10514
FR600VA28739 - FR600VA47566
FR651VB13474 - FR651VB64183
FR691VB01958 - FR691VB51951
FR730VA19372 - FR730VA61003
Date Ranges: October 2011 - August 2012
Product: Kawasaki FS Series Lawn Mower Engines
Model:
FS481V
FS541V
FS600V
FS651V
FS691V
FS730V
Lot Numbers:
FS481VA30837 - FS481VA73952
FS541VA40673 - FS541VA74103
FS600VA08439 - FS600VA55651
FS651VA30654 - FS651VA48562
FS691VA07498 - FS691VA13372
FS730VA18873 - FS730VA36464
Date Ranges: October 2011 - August 2012
Product: Kawasaki FX Series Lawn Mower Engines
Model:
FX481V
FX541V
FX600V
FX651V
FX691V
FX730V
FX751V
FX801V
FX850V
FX921V
FXT00V
Lot Numbers:
FX481VA00810 - FX481VA01191
FX541VA00980 - FX541VA01063
FX600VA14634 - FX600VA18373
FX651VA16250 - FX651VA22022
FX691VA18538 - FX691VA29675
FX730VA13811 - FX730VA48607
FX751VA24127 - FX751VA33598
FX801VA26410 - FX801VA35509
FX850VA32209 - FX850VA42326
FX921VA07267 - FX921VA13450
FXT00VA08783 - FXT00VA11119
Date Ranges: October 2011 - August 2012

Product Images

Kawasaki FH, FR, FS and FX series engines used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawn lawnmowers

Kawasaki FH, FR, FS and FX series engines used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawn lawnmowers

Label on the side of the Kawasaki engine showing locations of model, spec, and serial numbers

Label on the side of the Kawasaki engine showing locations of model, spec, and serial numbers

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13040
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Sold By: Authorized Kawasaki small engine dealers and lawn and garden equipment retailers nationwide. Recalled units were sold between October 2011 and August 2012 for between $2000 and $10,000.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 210,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Kawasaki Motors; toll-free at (866) 836-4463, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.kawpower.com or e-mail the firm at ffrecall@kmc-usa.com for more information.
Agency Last Updated: April 14, 2016

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response