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Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 16-044 · November 24, 2015 · Toro

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact the nearest Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered machines will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact a Toro Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-044 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 24, 2015
Brand
Toro
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 8,600 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
November 24, 2015

What was recalled

The 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers are red and black, with a gray seat. "TORO" is printed on the front and sides of the mower. A black and white "TIMECUTTER" decal is located in front of the operator seat. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat. The following models are subject to this recall. Model Number Serial Number Range 74710 315000876 - 315002048 74720 315000101 - 315003342 74731 315000152 - 315000437 74750 315000101 - 315001155 74780 315000101 - 315001700 74781 315000101 - 315000150 74784 315000340 - 315001172 74787 315000403 - 315000437 74790 315000178 - 315000320 315001400 - 315001493 74797 315000624 - 315000698

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • 2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers · About 8,600 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,400.; The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Toro toll-free at 844-521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.toro.com and click on "Safety" at the bottom of the page, then "Product Recall Information" 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?

2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers (About 8,600 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada) units). The 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers are red and black, with a gray seat.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact the nearest Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered machines will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact a Toro Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 24, 2015. 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.