CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers
CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers
Why was CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers recalled?
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. Contact Toro or a Toro dealer for a free repair. Contact: Contact Toro at 1-800-718-8995 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or contact a Toro dealer for a free repair. For more information, contact Toro or visit the firm's website at www.toro.com
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 zero-turn riding lawn mowers
- Company
- The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 400
- Sold at
- Authorized Toro dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price between $8306 and $8528.
- Recall date
- February 13, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Toro has received no reports of fuel leaks, fires or injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description 74178 220000101-220010095 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower 74178 230000101-230000150 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower The model number can be found on a silver identification plate attached to the frame of the lawn mower near the right hand drive wheel.