CPSC2000-10-25
CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately, and have the wiring harness inspected and replaced, if needed, free of charge. Consumers with these mowers should contact a Toro service dealer to have their mower inspected.
Sold at
Toro dealers nationwide sold these mowers, from February 1999 through September 2000, for about $590.
Affected count
About 23,000
Injuries reported
Toro has received eight reports of wiring on these mowers shorting out. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Toro Key Start power mowers
Consumer contact
To locate the nearest Toro service dealer or for more information, consumers should call Toro at (888) 877-8873 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Toro-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Lawn-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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