Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-704 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 22, 2009
- Brand
- Toro
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only)
- Hazard
- Burn Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 4,100
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recall involves liquid-cooled Toro Z Master Z580, Z580-D, Z593-D and Z595-D zero-turn mowers. These units are equipped with fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Kawasaki gasoline or liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engines. The following model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers 74264 260000001-260999999 74265 260000001-260999999 74266 270000001-290999999 74267 270000001-290999999 74274 270000001-290999999 74253 270000001-290999999 74254 270000001-290999999 The model and serial number can be located on a decal on a metal plate on the right hand side of the mower.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only) · About 4,100 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toro dealers nationwide from October 2005 through August 2009 for between $13,000 and $17,000.; The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received six reports of burns to operators from the hot coolant.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Toro toll-free at (866) 946-3109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.toro.com
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?
Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only) (About 4,100 units). The recall involves liquid-cooled Toro Z Master Z580, Z580-D, Z593-D and Z595-D zero-turn mowers.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Operators should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro to receive a free repair kit. Toro has directly notified registered owners of this recall.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.