CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-02-13). Hazards: laceration. About 400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03523 |
| Published | 2003-02-13 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-08 |
| Product category | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products | Toro zero-turn riding lawn mowers |
| Firm named in the title | Toro Company |
| Firms | The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Toro dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price between $8306 and $8528. |
Description
The 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description 74178 220000101-220010095 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower 74178 230000101-230000150 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower The model number can be found on a silver identification plate attached to the frame of the lawn mower near the right hand drive wheel.
Hazard
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. Contact Toro or a Toro dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Toro has received no reports of fuel leaks, fires or injuries.
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