Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-11-24). Hazards: fire. About 8,600 units in the US and 400 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16044 |
| Published | 2015-11-24 |
| Last updated | 2015-11-24 |
| Product category | Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Products | 2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers |
| Firm named in the title | Toro |
| Firms | The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 8,600 |
| Units (Canada) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,400. |
Description
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
Hazard
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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