Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-187 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 9, 2013
- Brand
- Toro
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- 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)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 28, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
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- Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers · 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) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through April 2013 for between $7,700 and $8,700.; The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Toro has received six reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
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.
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® Riding Mowers (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) units). This recall involves 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 28, 2016. 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.