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