CPSCOctober 25, 2000

CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers

CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers

Why was CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers recalled?

The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately, and have the wiring harness inspected and replaced, if needed, free of charge. Consumers with these mowers should contact a Toro service dealer to have their mower inspected. Contact: To locate the nearest Toro service dealer or for more information, consumers should call Toro at (888) 877-8873 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Toro Key Start power mowers
Company
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Quantity
About 23,000
Sold at
Toro dealers nationwide sold these mowers, from February 1999 through September 2000, for about $590.
Recall date
October 25, 2000
Incidents / injuries
Toro has received eight reports of wiring on these mowers shorting out. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled Toro Key Start mowers are model 20045, gasoline-powered, walk-behind mowers with a 21-inch cutting blade. The model number is on a decal on the right-rear of the mower housing.

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