Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16044 · Nov 24, 2015 · Toro
8,600
units affected
8,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16044
- Date
- Nov 24, 2015
- Company
- Toro
- Units affected
- 8,600
- Product
- 2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers
- Product type
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2015 toro timecutter riding mowers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire 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.