CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-03-21 · 02125
Hazards
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
Recall
Number
02125
Date
2002-03-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Toro-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Toro dealers nationwide sold these riding mowers, between January 1998 and December 2001, for between $6,000 and $7,300.
Description
The recall includes Toro-brand Zmaster Z100 series riding mowers. They are red, equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches. The mowers have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. The brand and model names (Toro Zmaster) appear on the front of the mower. Some of these riding mowers previously were recalled in March 2001. Even if consumers previously had their riding mower repaired, they need to contact Toro for this additional repair. Toro Timecutter Z and Wheel Horse residential duty riding mowers are not part of this recall.