CPSC recall 02-125, announced March 21, 2002, covers Toro-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower (about 13,000 units). The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. The notice cites 10 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Toro or their local Toro dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. Recall contact: call (800) 225-0578, or go to www.Toro.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recall includes Toro-brand Zmaster Z100 series riding mowers. They are red, equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches. The mowers have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. The brand and model names (Toro Zmaster) appear on the front of the mower. Some of these riding mowers previously were recalled in March 2001. Even if consumers previously had their riding mower repaired, they need to contact Toro for this additional repair. Toro Timecutter Z and Wheel Horse residential duty riding mowers are not part of this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
Incidents and injuries
Toro has received 10 reports of fires caused when these mowers backfired and ignited nearby fuel vapors. One serious burn injury was reported. Property damage was limited to varying degrees of damage to the mowers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Toro or their local Toro dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial number are located on a decal located on the right side of the operating console below the seat. If needed, the dealer will schedule a repair of the riding mower's exhaust system.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toro- Commercial-grade Riding
- Manufacturer
- The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 02-125
- Units
- About 13,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Toro dealers nationwide sold these riding mowers, between January 1998 and December 2001, for between $6,000 and $7,300.
Toro-brand Commercial-grade Riding Mower
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Toro at (800) 225-0578 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.Toro.com
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