Exmark recalling about 750 riding lawn mowers

Exmark is recalling about 750 riding lawn mowers because of a problem with some of the welds that could cause crashes.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of Exmark's Pioneer S-Series riding mowers on Tuesday.

Officials say some of the welds on a key part of the mower can fail and cause the person driving the mower to lose control.

The company advertises that its Pioneer S-Series mowers weigh more than 800 pounds and can travel at speeds up to 8 mph. The mower comes equipped with either a 20-, 22- or 24-horsepower engine.

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Exmark, a division of Bloomington, Minn., based Toro, is located in the southeast Nebraska city of Beatrice.

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