Ariens IKON / IKON Onyx / APEX fire hazard from Kawasaki FR-series fuel-tube damage (CPSC 2024 Recall Alert)

## Affected machines This bulletin covers the **Ariens** portion of the CPSC 2024 Kawasaki FR-series fuel-tube Recall Alert. ### Affected Ariens models - Ariens IKON - Ariens IKON Onyx - Ariens APEX The recall is **engine-specific**: only Ariens mowers fitted with a Kawasaki MY2023 FR-series engine (FR730V, FR691V, or FR651V) that received a fuel-tube service operation are in scope. The engine model and serial numbers are on the engine fan housing. ### Recalled Kawasaki engine models FR730V, FR691V, FR651V (model year 2023 only). Specific specification numbers and serial-number ranges are published on the Kawasaki product-recall page. ## Issue The **fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair**. This is a defect that originates not in the original engine assembly but during a prior service or repair operation that involved temporarily removing the fuel tube. A damaged fuel tube can develop a fuel leak, posing fire and burn hazards. The narrow defect window (engines that had specific service operations performed) means the population at risk is relatively small relative to the engine model totals. ## What to do 1. Identify your engine model from the engine fan housing — confirm it is one of the three FR-series MY2023 engines. 2. If your engine is in scope, **stop using the mower immediately**. 3. Contact Ariens at (877) 740-7060 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT, or visit https://www.ariensco.com/safetyrecall. 4. You may also contact Kawasaki Motors USA directly at (866) 836-4463. ## Related bulletins The same CPSC alert covers Gravely (sister brand), Husqvarna, John Deere, and Redmax mowers with the affected Kawasaki engines. - **TNB02600028** covers the John Deere Z330M / Z330R portion. - **TNB02600036** covers the Husqvarna TS142TXD / TS242TXD / TS242XD / Z248F / Z254F portion. - Gravely (ZT X, ZT XL, ZT HD, ZT HD Stealth) and Redmax (RZT48) are not currently in the TractorNuity manufacturers table; if added in the future, sibling bulletins should be created. ## Hazard Severity is rated **critical** because of the fire risk from a fuel leak. ## Source - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, "Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)," 2024. - Kawasaki product recall page: https://www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html - AriensCo safety recall page: https://www.ariensco.com/safetyrecall ## Library notes The IKON / IKON Onyx / APEX series rows are added in this same migration. The bulletin attaches to all SKUs in those three series since the recall is engine-specific and any IKON / IKON Onyx / APEX with the affected MY2023 FR engine could be in scope. Owners should match by engine serial number, not by mower model name alone.