Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13048 · Nov 27, 2012 · The Toro Co.
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13048
- Date
- Nov 27, 2012
- Company
- The Toro Co.
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers
- Product type
- Gas-powered Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series" are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the left-hand side. The following models and corresponding serial numbers are included in this recall: model number 74141 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000784; model number 74143 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000887; and model number 74145 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312001178.
What can happen
The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Toro has received five reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through August 2012 for between $7,700 and $8,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toro® z master® riding mowers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.
What is the hazard?
The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, 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.