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CPSC, Scag Power Equipment Announce Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Units Affected
16,000
Recall Date
December 6, 2004
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealers Nationwide From November 1999 Through July 2003 For Between $5,000 And $8,000. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2831.

The recalled zero-turn-radius riding lawn tractors are "Cat's Eye Gold" with black trim, and have a vinyl seat. The body of the tractor has "Scag Tiger Cub" written in red on the side and front of the tractor. The following model and serial numbers can be found under the seat, next to the hydraulic pump on the right hand side. Model Numbers Serial Numbers STC40-17KA 4910001-4910004; 5810001-5810310; 6570001-6570250 STC48-19KA 5870001-5870071 STC48A-19KA 5880001-5880511; 6580001-6580550; 7630001-7630875; 8400001-8404750 STC48-21KA 5820001-5820050 STC48A-21KA 4920001-4920002; 5890001-5890561; 6600001-6601150; 7650001-7650975; 8420001-8420342 STC52A-21KA 5900001-5900117; 6610001-6610150 STC52A-23KA 5910001-5910571; 6620001-6620900; 7670001-7671298; 8430001-8430600 STC61A-25KA 8440001-8441794

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2831.

Consumers should stop using these tractors immediately and contact a Scag Equipment dealer for a free repair. The company is directly notifying those consumers who completed and returned warranty cards.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealers Nationwide From November 1999 Through July 2003 For Between $5,000 And $8,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2831.

For information on locating a dealer near you, contact Scag Equipment Customer Service toll-free at (866) 821-9208 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the Scag website www.scag.com

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Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealers Nationwide From November 1999 Through July 2003 For Between $5,000 And $8,000. Recall FAQ

Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealers Nationwide From November 1999 Through July 2003 For Between $5,000 And $8,000. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: CPSC, Scag Power Equipment Announce Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors. The notice was published on December 6, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 16,000 units are potentially affected.