CPSC recall 14-046, announced December 10, 2013, covers TimeMaster and TurfMaster lawn mowers (about 34,500 units). The mower's blade can break and injure the user and others nearby. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro for a free repair. Recall contact: call (855) 340-7686, or go to www.toro.com.
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This recall involves 2013 Toro TimeMaster 30" and 2013 Toro TurfMaster 30" lawn mowers with the following model and serial numbers: Model number 20199 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313020271; model number 20200 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313007366; and, model number 22200 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313007146.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 2013 Toro TimeMaster 30" and 2013 Toro TurfMaster 30" lawn mowers with the following model and serial numbers: Model number 20199 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313020271; model number 20200 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313007366; and, model number 22200 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313007146. The phrases "TimeMaster" or "TurfMaster" and "Toro" are printed on the front of the black and red mower. "Toro" is also printed on the side of the mower. The model and serial numbers are located on a decal affixed to the engine base above the left rear tire.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The mower's blade can break and injure the user and others nearby
Incidents and injuries
Toro has received ten reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- TimeMaster and TurfMaster lawn
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 14-046
- Units
- About 34,500 in the United States and 1,600 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Toro dealers nationwide from November 2012 through October 2013 for between $999 and $1,799.
- Distributor
- The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
TimeMaster and TurfMaster lawn mowers
CPSC product type: Gas-powered Lawn Mowers
Recall contact information
Toro toll-free at (855) 340-7686 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.toro.com and click on Product Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information
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