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Excel Industries Accessory LED Light Kits Recall

Serious Injury from Fire Hazard.

CPSC recall #26722 · announced Aug 27, 2026 · verified Sep 4, 2026

Hazard
The light bars can overheat or produce flames, posing a risk of serious injury from a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 1,800
Excel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire HazardExcel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard

How to identify the recalled product

ProductAccessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers
CategoryLights & Accessories
Manufacturer / importerExcel Industries LLC, of Hesston, Kansas
Units recalledAbout 1,800

The recall

This recall involves an accessory LED Light Kit containing two LED Light Bars and kit components. These accessory products are used on Hustler or BigDog ride-on mowers as an accessory light at the front of the mower. A black or yellow steel mounting bracket attaches to the mower footrest at the front of the mower and holds two LED Light Bars as headlights. The LED Light Bars are clear plastic with a white and a black wire and an orange plug at the end. They measure 6 inches wide and ¾ of an inch tall.

Reported incidents

None reported

What consumers should do now

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.

Excel Industries toll-free at 888-848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday ET or email at [email protected] or online at www.hustlerturf.com/product-recall or www.bigdogmowerco.com/product-recall or www.hustlerturf.com and click on “Service & Parts” and then “Product Recalls” in the drop-down menu for more information.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “Excel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard”. Read the official CPSC notice