Excel Industries recall: Accessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers
Excel Industries is recalling Accessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers because of a fire hazard – about 1,800 units. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published the recall on August 27, 2026.
Lower risk A voluntary recall announced jointly by the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission; the remedy (refund, repair or replacement) is free.
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| Product | Accessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers |
| Brand | Excel Industries |
| Type | Consumer products |
| Recall date | August 27, 2026 |
| Published by CPSC | August 27, 2026 |
| Quantity | About 1,800 units |
| Recall ID | 26722 |
Recalled products
- Accessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers
- Units
- About 1,800
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
Identifiers and details
- CPSC recall number
- 26722
- How to identify it (CPSC)
- 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.
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Manufacturer
- Excel Industries LLC, of Hesston, Kansas
- Consumer contact
- 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.
Why it was recalled
The problem: a fire hazard.
The hazard, as the CPSC describes it: “The light bars can overheat or produce flames, posing a risk of serious injury from a fire hazard.”
Incidents and injuries
CPSC: “None reported”
Where it was sold
Sold At: Hustler and BigDog dealerships nationwide or online at www.hustlerturf.com/law-mower-accessories or www.bigdogmower.com/accessories from April 2020 through July 2026 for between $180 and $330.
What to do
CPSC and the company: “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. Remedy: Refund.”
Stop using the product and contact the company for the remedy listed. Recalled products should not be resold or donated.
Official notice: CPSC recall 26722.
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About this recall
Is Excel Industries Accessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers recalled?
Yes. Excel Industries recalled it on August 27, 2026; CPSC published it August 27, 2026. Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a fire hazard. The reason given: The light bars can overheat or produce flames, posing a risk of serious injury from a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have it?
CPSC says: 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. Remedy: Refund.
Where was it sold?
Sold At: Hustler and BigDog dealerships nationwide or online at www.hustlerturf.com/law-mower-accessories or www.bigdogmower.com/accessories from April 2020 through July 2026 for between $180 and $330.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.