CPSC recall 13-187, announced May 9, 2013, covers Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers (about 3,700 units). The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Recall contact: call (855) 493-0090, 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.
The following models and corresponding serial numbers are included in this recall: model number 74141 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000784 and 313000101 to 313000364; model number 74143 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000881 and 313000101 to 313000432; and model number 74145 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312001178 and 313000101 to 313000443.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series" are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the mowers. When viewed from the operator's seat, the model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the right-hand side. The following models and corresponding serial numbers are included in this recall: model number 74141 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000784 and 313000101 to 313000364; model number 74143 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000881 and 313000101 to 313000432; and model number 74145 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312001178 and 313000101 to 313000443.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Toro has received six reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toro Z Master Riding
- Manufacturer
- The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 13-187
- Units
- About 3,700 in the U.S. and 60 in Canada (about 2,600 units were previously recalled in the U.S. and 30 in Canada in November 2012)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through April 2013 for between $7,700 and $8,700.
Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers
CPSC product type: Riding Lawn Mowers
Recall contact information
Toro; toll-free at (855) 493-0090, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.toro.com and click on Product Recall Information on the bottom right-hand side of the page for more information.
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