December 6, 2004

Exmark Announces Recall of Lazer Z Zero Turn Radius Riding Lawn Mowers

Name of Product: Lazer Z EFI zero turn radius riding lawn mowers

Units: 1,215

Manufacturer: Exmark Manufacturing of Beatrice, Nebraska

Hazard: Due to the location of the fuel line on the Lazer Z EFI riding mowers a hole can develop resulting in a fuel leak that could present a fire hazard.

Description: The 2004 Model Lazer Z zero-turn (ZRT) riding mowers with 60-inch and 72-inch decks are equipped with electric fuel injection engines as follows:

Model	Serial Range	Description	Suggested Retail Price
LZ28KC604	440000-500539	28HP ZRT w/60” deck	$11,099
LZ28KC724	440000-500612	28HP ZRT w/72” deck	$11,432

All products are equipped with a foldable roll-over protection bar. The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.

Sold at: Authorized Exmark dealers sold these riding lawn mowers nationwide from July 2003 to September 2004.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these Exmark riding mowers and contact their local Authorized Exmark Service Dealer to schedule a time to install a free replacement fuel line. For more information, contact Exmark at (800) 479-8379 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.Exmark.com

Exmark has notified registered owners directly.