Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 10704 · Oct 22, 2009 · Toro
4,100
units affected
4,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10704
- Date
- Oct 22, 2009
- Company
- Toro
- Units affected
- 4,100
- Product
- Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only)
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
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 fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of burns to operators from the hot coolant.
- Sold at
- Toro dealers nationwide from October 2005 through August 2009 for between $13,000 and $17,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toro z master zrt mowers (liquid-cooled models only)?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.