CPSC2012-11-27
Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.
Sold at
Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through August 2012 for between $7,700 and $8,700.
Affected count
About 2,600 in the U.S. and 31 in Canada
Injuries reported
Toro has received five reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers
Consumer contact
Toro; toll-free at (855) 493-0090, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.toro.com and click on Product Recall Information on the bottom right-hand side of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Toro-Riding-Mowers-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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