Hustler and BigDog LED Light Kits and Light Bars Recall Due to Fire Hazard
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Excel Industries is recalling Hustler and BigDog LED Light Kits and Light Bars due to a fire hazard from potential overheating under certain conditions.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 27, 2026 and geographically references Canada and United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Under certain unusual operating conditions, temporary voltage surges may cause the LED Light Bars to overheat, posing a fire hazard. As of August 21, 2026, the company has received no reports of incident or injury in Canada or the United States.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves Hustler and BigDog brand LED Light Kits and Light Bars sold as an OEM accessory for residential and commercial ride-on mowing equipment. Each kit contains two LED Light Bars, a wiring harness, a metal mounting plate and a light switch (if equipped). Configurations vary by model. The LED Light Bars could have been sold separately without the kit. The affected products were sold from July 2020 to July 2026. The company reported that 81 units were sold in Canada and approximately 1,800 were sold in the United States. Manufactured in China. Distributor: Excel Industries, LLC, Hesston, Kansas, United States. Manufacturer: Excel Industries LLC, United States.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the selling dealer. Affected consumers should unplug the LED Light Bars to eliminate the hazard and have their dealer uninstall the LED Light Kit and destroy the light bars free of charge. Consumers will receive a refund of the purchase price of the kit, including installation labour. For more information, consumers can contact Excel Industries LLC by telephone at 888-848-6038, Option 2, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm ET, by email at safetyadvisory@sbdinc.com or visit the Hustler or BigDog company websites.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses a fire hazard associated with 81 units sold in Canada and about 1,800 in the United States, conducted jointly with Health Canada and the US CPSC.
Source
https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/hustler-or-bigdog-led-light-kits-and-light-bars-recalled-due-fire-hazard - Health Canada
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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