Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard

Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only)

Date of Recall

2009-10-22

CPSC Release Number

10-704

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 4,100

Manufacturer

The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.

Sold By

Toro dealers nationwide from October 2005 through August 2009 for between $13,000 and $17,000.

Problem/Hazard

The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received six reports of burns to operators from the hot coolant.

Description

The recall involves liquid-cooled Toro Z Master Z580, Z580-D, Z593-D and Z595-D zero-turn mowers. These units are equipped with fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Kawasaki gasoline or liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engines. The following model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall:

Model Numbers	Serial Numbers
74264	260000001-260999999
74265	260000001-260999999
74266	270000001-290999999
74267	270000001-290999999
74274	270000001-290999999
74253	270000001-290999999
74254	270000001-290999999

Remedy

Operators should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro to receive a free repair kit. Toro has directly notified registered owners of this recall.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Toro toll-free at (866) 946-3109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.toro.com

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