Toro Company Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers

TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mowers

Date of Recall

2003-07-15

CPSC Release Number

03-548

Manufactured In

U.S.A.

Units

7,500

Manufacturer

Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.

Sold By

Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide from January 2003 to April 2003 for between $2700 and $3300.

Problem/Hazard

The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.

Injuries/Incidents

One consumer reported loss of control resulting in a tip over. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises.

Model	Serial Range	Description
74301	230000001-230003210	14 HP 38-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor
74325	230000001-230000500	16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor
74330	230000001-230003070	16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor
74350	230000001-230001145	17 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor

Remedy

Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repair.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Toro on (800) 525-0059, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.toro.com. If purchased in Canada call (800) 718-8996.

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