The Roy Gripske & Sons Pty Ltd voltage regulators (part no. 21066-0785) installed in select Kawasaki general-purpose engines that are primarily used in ride on lawn mowers have been recalled, alongside the mowers they are installed in, due to the potential to catch fire.
The voltage regulators in affected Kawasaki general-purpose engines can malfunction and the affected voltage regulator can catch fire at any time, even if the engine is off or not in use causing a risk of serious injury, death and/or damage to property if the voltage regulator catches fire.
The voltage regulators were sold nationally between 1 April 2021 and 19 December 2023 by GA Spares dealers and were also installed in the Gravely and Bushranger Spartan lawn mower models.
Affected Gravely models:
992297 – Pro-Turn Mach 1
992500 – Pro-Turn 652
992501 – Pro-Turn 660
992502 – Pro-Turn 672
992510 – Pro-Turn 552
992511 – Pro-Turn 560
992512 – Pro-Turn 572
992515 – Pro-Turn Mach 1
Affected Bushranger Spartan models:
KGXD54
RTHD54
RTHD61
SRTXD61
SRTXD72
What consumers should do
1. Stop using the affected engine, or the product it is installed in, until it has been repaired.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and secure it away from the negative battery post. If you are unsure on how to disconnect the battery, see the battery disconnection instructions or contact your local GA Spares dealer.
3. Contact your local GA Spares dealer to arrange repair.
For more information contact Roy Gripske & Sons Pty Ltd via email sparesqld@rgs.com.au or phone 1300 363 004 (8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday).
