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Product recall · CPSCOctober 22, 2009Serious
Toro Zero Turn Mowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Operators should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro to receive a free repair kit. Toro has directly notified registered owners of this recall.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Toro toll-free at (866) 946-3109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.toro.com
The product
The recall involves liquid-cooled Toro Z Master Z580, Z580-D, Z593-D and Z595-D zero-turn mowers. These units are equipped with fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Kawasaki gasoline or liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engines. The following model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers 74264 260000001-260999999 74265 260000001-260999999 74266 270000001-290999999 74267 270000001-290999999 74274 270000001-290999999 74253 270000001-290999999 74254 270000001-290999999 The model and serial number can be located on a decal on a metal plate on the right hand side of the mower.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,100
- Recall date
- October 22, 2009
- Brand
- The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received six reports of burns to operators from the hot coolant.
Toro dealers nationwide from October 2005 through August 2009 for between $13,000 and $17,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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