Toro Recalls Recycler Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15729 · Apr 16, 2015 · Toro
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15729
- Date
- Apr 16, 2015
- Company
- Toro
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- Walk behind power mower
- Product type
- Gas-powered Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The 2015 22-inch walk-behind power mower has a red base on four wheels, a black motor and handle, and a white bag attached for catching the clippings. A black plate on the front of the mower says "Toro Recycler 22." Model number 20337 and a serial number are located on a decal affixed to the rear of the machine. Recalled mowers have serial numbers ranging from 315000101 to 315000983.
What can happen
Mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and blade combination, which can cause the blade to break, resulting in an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No reported incidents.
- Sold at
- Hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide in February and March 2015 for about $450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled walk behind power mower?
Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and blade combination, which can cause the blade to break, resulting in an injury hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.