Scag Power Equipment Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors December 6, 2004

Scag Power Equipment Announces Recall of Tiger Cub Lawn Tractors

Name of product: Scag Tiger Cub Riding Lawn Tractors

Units: About 16,000

Manufacturer: Scag Power Equipment, of Mayville, Wis.

Hazard: Fuel can leak out of the carburetor, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries.

Description: 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
STC40-17KA4910001-4910004; 5810001-5810310; 6570001-6570250
STC48-19KA5870001-5870071
STC48A-19KA5880001-5880511; 6580001-6580550; 7630001-7630875; 8400001-8404750
STC48-21KA5820001-5820050
STC48A-21KA4920001-4920002; 5890001-5890561; 6600001-6601150; 7650001-7650975; 8420001-8420342
STC52A-21KA5900001-5900117; 6610001-6610150
STC52A-23KA5910001-5910571; 6620001-6620900; 7670001-7671298; 8430001-8430600
STC61A-25KA8440001-8441794


Sold at: Authorized Scag Power equipment dealers nationwide from November 1999 through July 2003 for between $5,000 and $8,000.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: 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.

Consumer Contact: 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.