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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-05-09

Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers

  • Brand The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Toro is recalling 2012 and 2013 Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers because the idler pulley can rub against the fuel tank, creating a fire hazard. The red and black mowers are identified by "Toro" and "2000 Series" printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front. The recall affects model numbers 74141, 74143, and 74145 with specific serial number ranges that can be found on a metal plate located below the operator's seat on the right-hand side of the mower.

Consumers who own one of these mowers should stop using it immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair or to verify whether the repair has already been completed. Toro has already contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

This recall involves 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series" are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the mowers. When viewed from the operator's seat, the model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the right-hand side. The following models and corresponding serial numbers are included in this recall: model number 74141 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000784 and 313000101 to 313000364; model number 74143 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000881 and 313000101 to 313000432; and model number 74145 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312001178 and 313000101 to 313000443.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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