Name of Product: Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers
Units: About 750 products
Manufacturer: Exmark Manufacturing Company, of Beatrice, Neb.
Hazard: Welds on the motion control linkage can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Exmark has had no reports of incidents or injuries.
Description: 2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero radius turn riding mowers with red, welded, tubular steel frames and mowing decks in three sizes: 44, 48 and 52 inches. Operators use two levers to control the mowers. The name Exmark is on the front of the seat mount and the name Pioneer is on the front of the floor pan. Mowers with the following model and serial number ranges are affected by this recall:
Model / Serial Number Range
PNS20KA443 / 928367 to 947833
PNS22KA483 / 928417 to 949985
PNS24KA523 / 928492 to 950315
The model name and serial numbers are located on the seat mount near where the driver's right foot rests on the floorpan.
Sold by: Exmark dealers nationwide from February 11, 2011 to March 10, 2011 for $6,881 to $7,658.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should contact their Exmark dealer to have the improperly welded parts replaced.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Exmark at 800-667-5296, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at: www.exmark.com.
