CPSC Expands Recall of Hustler and BigDog Mower LED Light Kits
About 1,800 accessory LED light kits sold for Hustler and BigDog ride-on mowers are being recalled due to a fire hazard.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 2, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET
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Sep 2, 2026, 11:06 p.m. ET
CPSC Reports Injuries in Hustler and BigDog LED Light Kit Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported injuries associated with recalled accessory LED light kits used as headlights on Hustler and BigDog ride-on mowers, according to Medical Daily. The agency did not specify the number or nature of the injuries.
The recall, initiated on August 27, 2026, involves about 1,800 kits sold at Hustler and BigDog dealerships nationwide and online. The light bars can overheat or produce flames, posing a fire hazard and a risk of serious injury, the CPSC stated. No injuries or incidents had been reported at the time of the initial announcement.
The CPSC urges consumers to stop using the kits immediately and contact the dealer where they bought them.
Sep 2, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ETFirst report
CPSC Recalls LED Light Kits for Hustler and BigDog Mowers Over Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall on August 27, 2026, for about 1,800 accessory LED light kits used as headlights on Hustler and BigDog ride-on mowers, according to Medical Daily. The kits were sold at Hustler and BigDog dealerships nationwide and online.
The recall was initiated because the light bars can overheat or produce flames, posing a fire hazard and a risk of serious injury, Medical Daily reported. No injuries or incidents have been reported for either product.
Consumers are advised to stop using the kits immediately and contact the dealer where they bought them, according to the recall notice.
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