Toro Recalls TimeMaster and TurfMaster Lawn Mowers Due To Injury Hazard
Recall 14046 · Dec 10, 2013 · Toro
34,500
units affected
34,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14046
- Date
- Dec 10, 2013
- Company
- Toro
- Units affected
- 34,500
- Product
- TimeMaster and TurfMaster lawn mowers
- Product type
- Gas-powered Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves 2013 Toro TimeMaster 30" and 2013 Toro TurfMaster 30" lawn mowers with the following model and serial numbers: Model number 20199 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313020271; model number 20200 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313007366; and, model number 22200 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313007146. The phrases "TimeMaster" or "TurfMaster" and "Toro" are printed on the front of the black and red mower. "Toro" is also printed on the side of the mower. The model and serial numbers are located on a decal affixed to the engine base above the left rear tire.
What can happen
The mower's blade can break and injure the user and others nearby
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Toro has received ten reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toro dealers nationwide from November 2012 through October 2013 for between $999 and $1,799.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled timemaster and turfmaster lawn mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The mower's blade can break and injure the user and others nearby
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.