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CPSC, Exmark Recalls Lazer HP Riding Mowers

Home product recall 03-522. Announced by CPSC on Feb 13, 2003.

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CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Feb 13, 2003. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. For a copy of an instruction sheet detailing the modification or for a free repair, contact your Exmark dealer or call Exmark. No parts are necessary for this modification.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Call Exmark at (800) 638-9788 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.exmark.com

Which ones are recalled?

The 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description LHP4420KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 44” cut zero-turn radius mower LHP4820KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 48” cut zero-turn radius mower LHP5220KC 320,000-369,999 20 hp 52” cut zero-turn radius mower The model and serial number can be found on an aluminum plate riveted to the unit chassis below and to the rear of the deck lift lever pivot point on the right side of the unit.

About 1,500 units, as CPSC gives them.

Riding lawn mowers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Exmark Manufacturing, Beatrice, Nebraska.
  • Authorized Exmark dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, for between $6,600 and $7,000.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

Exmark has received two reports of fuel leaks, with no reports of fires or injuries.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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