CPSC2013-05-09
Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, 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 April 2013 for between $7,700 and $8,700.
Affected count
About 3,700 in the U.S. and 60 in Canada (about 2,600 units were previously recalled in the U.S. and 30 in Canada in November 2012)
Injuries reported
Toro has received six 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-Recalls-Zero-Turn-Riding-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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