CPSC2009-10-22
Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard
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Hazard
The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Operators should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro to receive a free repair kit. Toro has directly notified registered owners of this recall.
Sold at
Toro dealers nationwide from October 2005 through August 2009 for between $13,000 and $17,000.
Affected count
About 4,100
Injuries reported
The firm has received six reports of burns to operators from the hot coolant.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only)
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Toro toll-free at (866) 946-3109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.toro.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Toro-Recalls-Zero-Turn-Mowers-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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