Spartan Mowers and UTVs Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Crash Hazard

The text below is copied from the official CPSC record. If anything differs, the official notice is correct.

Company / brand: Intimidator LLC d/b/a/Spartan Mowers and UTVs, Batesville, Arkansas
Product: Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD riding lawn mowers
Reason / hazard: The riding mower's steering arm dampers can be installed incorrectly, which can result in an unexpected bouncing motion and loss of operator control, posing a crash hazard.
What to do (remedy): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Spartan riding mowers and contact an authorized Spartan dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the steering arm dampers at the dealer's location. To verify whether your Spartan mower is affected by the recall, you will need your Spartan mower's model and serial number. To confirm whether your mower is within the affected serial range, visit https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/. To find a Spartan authorized service dealer near you, visit Spartan's website at: https://joinspartannation.com/dealer-locator.
Distribution / sold at: Spartan dealers nationwide from February 2025 through October 2025 for about $16,400 to $19,700.
Description: This recall involves certain Model Year 2025 Spartan SRT-XD and KGZ-XD zero radius turn ("ZRT") riding lawn mowers (model numbers RSKXD161994VO, RSKXD172994VO, RSSXD161994VO, RSSXD161999KE, RSSXD172994VO and RSSXD172999KE) within a limited serial range. The mower is gray, black and orange, and has "Spartan" printed on the front of it. The model number and serial number are located on a metal serial plate affixed to the frame of the mower immediately in front of, and at the feet of, the seated operator.
Injuries: The firm has received 15 reports of the mower bouncing unexpectedly while in use, including one report of a minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.
Consumer contact: Spartan Mowers toll-free at 855-307-0933 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at service@spartanmowers.com, online at http://www.joinspartannation.com and click "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page, or online at https://joinspartannation.com/recall-information/spartan-srt-xd-and-kgz-xd-damper-recall for more information.
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