CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-548 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 15, 2003
- Brand
- Toro
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mower
- Units
- 7,500
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 17, 2025
What was recalled
Model Serial Range Description 74301 230000001-230003210 14 HP 38-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74325 230000001-230000500 16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74330 230000001-230003070 16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74350 230000001-230001145 17 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mower · 7,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide, from January 2003 to April 2003, for between $2700 and $3300.; Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
One consumer reported loss of control, resulting in a tip over. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Toro on (800) 525-0059, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.toro.com. If purchased in Canada call (800) 718-8996.
Recall history and context
Toro appears in 14 CPSC recalls on record. See all Toro recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mower (7,500 units). Model Serial Range Description 74301 230000001-230003210 14 HP 38-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74325 230000001-230000500 16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74330 230000001-230003070 16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74350 230000001-230001145 17 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 17, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.