Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers
Date of Recall
2012-11-27CPSC Release Number
13-048Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(855) 493-0090Units
About 2,600 in the U.S. and 31 in CanadaManufacturer
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.Sold By
Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through August 2012 for between $7,700 and $8,700.Problem/Hazard
The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Toro has received five reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves 2012 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. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the left-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; model number 74143 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000887; and model number 74145 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312001178.Remedy
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.Consumer Contact
Toro; toll-free at (855) 493-0090, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.toro.com and click on Product Recall Information on the bottom right-hand side of the page for more information.Recall Comments
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