CPSC recall 01-526, announced July 20, 2001, covers Toro and Exmark brand commercial duty zero-turn radius riding mowers (approximately 39,000 units). Spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler. The notice cites 28 incident reports. Call Exmark or Toro to determine if the riding mower is part of the recall. Recall contact: call 800-479-8379 or 888-577-7466.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: LHP4417KA, LHP4419KA, LHP4819KA, LHP4821KA, LHP5223KA, LHP4418KC, LHP4818KC, LHP4820KC, LHP5220KC, LHP5223KC, LZ22LKA523, LZ23LKA523, LZ23LKA524, LZ22LKA604, LZ23LKA424, LZ27LKA604, LZ27LKA724, LZ26KC604, LZ26KC724, LZ23KA604, Z-100, Z-200.
Which products are included?
The recall involves Toro and Exmark mowers equipped with engine sizes from 17 to 26 HP and mowing deck widths from 44 to 72 inches. The mowers can be identified from a decal located on the right side of the operating console below the seat. Included are: Exmark Lazer HP Models: LHP4417KA LHP4419KA LHP4819KA LHP4821KA LHP5223KA LHP4418KC LHP4818KC LHP4820KC LHP5220KC LHP5223KC Exmark Lazer Models: LZ22LKA523 LZ23LKA523 LZ23LKA524 LZ22LKA604 LZ23LKA424 LZ27LKA604 LZ27LKA724 LZ26KC604 LZ26KC724 LZ23KA604 Toro Zmaster Z-100 Series Models: 74170 74171 74172 74173 74174 74175 74176 74178 74179 74197 74198 Toro Zmaster Z-200 Series Models: 74211 74212 74213 74214 74216 74218 74219 74240 74241
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler.
Incidents and injuries
Toro has received 28 reports of fires and 12 reports of minor burn injuries, mainly to commercial users.
Official remedy
Call Exmark or Toro to determine if the riding mower is part of the recall. If so, local Exmark or Toro dealers will install a spark arrester and (selected Exmark models only) a new fuel tank for free. Registered owners should already have been contacted by letter.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toro
- Manufacturer
- The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 01-526
- Units
- Approximately 39,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Toro and Exmark commercial dealers sold these riding mowers nationwide, between January 1998 and March 2001, for between $6300 to $11,200.
Toro and Exmark brand commercial duty zero-turn radius riding mowers
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Consumers may call Exmark at 800-479-8379 or Toro at 888-577-7466 for assistance in determining if the riding mower is part of the recall.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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