CPSC2015-11-24
Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact the nearest Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered machines will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact a Toro Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.
Sold at
Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,400.
Affected count
About 8,600 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers
Consumer contact
Toro toll-free at 844-521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.toro.com and click on "Safety" at the bottom of the page, then "Product Recall Information" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Toro-Recalls-TimeCutter-Riding-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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