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  "recall_number": "26722",
  "slug": "26722-excel-industries-recalls-accessory-led-light-kits-due",
  "title": "Excel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard",
  "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 \u00be of an inch tall.",
  "recall_date": "2026-08-27",
  "last_publish_date": "2026-08-27",
  "official_url": "https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Excel-Industries-Recalls-Accessory-LED-Light-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fire-Hazard",
  "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 safetyadvisory@sbdinc.com or online at www.hustlerturf.com/product-recall or www.bigdogmowerco.com/product-recall or www.hustlerturf.com and click on \u201cService & Parts\u201d and then \u201cProduct Recalls\u201d in the drop-down menu for more information.",
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      "name": "Accessory LED Light Kits used with certain ride-on mowers",
      "description": "",
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      "type": "Lights & Accessories",
      "categoryid": "2029",
      "numberofunits": "About 1,800"
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      "caption": "Led Light Board Installed in LED Light Kit on Hustler Mower"
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  "retrieved_at": "2026-09-04T02:16:51+00:00",
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