2015-08-26

(WFLA) – Scag Power Equipment announced a recall for two models of its lawn mowers due to a fire hazard, according to US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website.

The recall covers about 4400 mowers. It involves two Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers; model SZL48-22KT with serial numbers K7100001 through K7102353 and model SZL52-24KT with serial numbers K7200001 through K7202020. The model and serial numbers can be found on a vertical plate under the mower’s seat. “Scag” is printed in red letters, “Liberty Z” in white letters and a blue “Z” is printed on a plate below the front of the seat.

According to the company, the gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard. Scag received five reports of the leaks but no injuries have been reported.

If you have a mower that’s covered in this recall, you need to stop using it and contact Scag Power Equipment or an authorized dealer for a free repair. You can call Scag Power Equipment toll-free at 844-491-4859 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go online at www.scag.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

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