Recall #11-731 · Published March 30, 2011

Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers

Mowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers from Toro Z Master ZRT on March 30, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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 official remedy states: 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.

Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers
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Why 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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
The Toro Company, Bloomington, Minn.
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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