CPSC recall 11-731, announced March 30, 2011, covers Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (about 3700 units). Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat, posing an injury hazard from the blade to the operator and anyone in the vicinity of the mower. The notice cites 1 incident report. If your machine has the optional deluxe seat installed, which is light gray with adjustment knob on the front, contact Toro to have modification instructions sent to you. Recall contact: call (866) 946-3109, or go to www.Toro.com.
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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?
These mowers are large commercial duty ZRT (zero radius turn) mowers with 52" to 72" cutting decks. They have light gray seats with an adjustment knob in the front of the bottom of the seat. Model Numbers Serial Numbers 74264 260000001-260999999 74265 260000001-260999999 74266 270000001-280999999 74267 270000001-280999999 74274 270000001-280999999 74253 270000001-280999999 74254 270000001-280999999
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat, posing an injury hazard from the blade to the operator and anyone in the vicinity of the mower.
Incidents and injuries
Toro has received one report of a foot laceration.
Official remedy
If your machine has the optional deluxe seat installed, which is light gray with adjustment knob on the front, contact Toro to have modification instructions sent to you. Consumers can make that modification themselves, or contact any Toro Dealer to have it completed for them at no charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toro Z Master ZRT
- Manufacturer
- The Toro Company, Bloomington, Minn.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 11-731
- Units
- About 3700 U.S. and 109 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Toro dealers in the U.S. and Canada from September 2005 through January 2011 for prices ranging from $13,000 to 17,000.
Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers
CPSC product type: Riding Lawn Mowers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Toro at (866) 946-3109, in the U.S. and Canada, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.Toro.com
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