Excel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits
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Excel Industries is recalling about 1,800 accessory LED Light Kits for Hustler and BigDog ride-on mowers due to a fire hazard.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on September 3, 2026 and geographically references 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 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
Excel Industries is recalling accessory LED Light Kits because the light bars can overheat or produce flames, posing a risk of serious injury from a fire hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Accessory LED Light Kits containing two LED Light Bars and kit components used on Hustler or BigDog ride-on mowers. The kits include a black or yellow steel mounting bracket and clear plastic LED Light Bars measuring 6 inches wide and ¾ of an inch tall. About 1,800 units were sold in the United States.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the accessory LED Light Kits immediately and contact their point-of-sale dealers to receive a refund upon return of the light kit. Light kits installed on mowers can be removed either at the local dealer or at the consumer’s residence. Contact Excel Industries toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday ET or email at safetyadvisory@sbdinc.com.
Why This Matters
The recalled light kits present a fire hazard that could result in serious injury.
Source
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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