Excel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard

CPSC recall number

Recall number: 26-722

Recall

Excel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard

Product

Name of Product: Accessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers

Recall date

Recall Date: August 27, 2026

Hazard

Hazard: The light bars can overheat or produce flames, posing a risk of serious injury from a fire hazard.

Remedy type

Remedy: Refund

What to do

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 affected

Units: About 1,800

Incidents and injuries

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Recalling firm

Manufacturer(s): Excel Industries LLC, of Hesston, Kansas

Manufactured in

Manufactured In: United States

Sold at

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.

Which items are affected

Description: 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.