Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-05-09). Hazards: fire. Models: 74141, 74143, 74145. About 3,700 units in the US and 60 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13187 |
| Published | 2013-05-09 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-28 |
| Product category | Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Products | Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers |
| Firm named in the title | Toro |
| Firms | The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,700 |
| Units (Canada) | 60 |
| Model numbers | 74141, 74143, 74145 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through April 2013 for between $7,700 and $8,700. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Toro has received six reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
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