Toro zero-turn riding lawn mowers recall 03-523

Toro zero-turn riding lawn mowers

CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers

CPSC published a recall notice for Toro zero-turn riding lawn mowers from Toro zero-turn riding lawn on February 13, 2003. CPSC identifies this hazard: The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. Contact Toro or a Toro dealer for a free repair.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

The 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description 74178 220000101-220010095 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower 74178 230000101-230000150 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower The model number can be found on a silver identification plate attached to the frame of the lawn mower near the right hand drive wheel.

Why it was recalled

The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.

Incidents and injuries

Toro has received no reports of fuel leaks, fires or injuries.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. Contact Toro or a Toro dealer for a free repair.

Product and sales details

Brand: Toro zero-turn riding lawn
Manufacturer: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Recall number: 03-523
Units: About 400
Sold at / sales period: Authorized Toro dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price between $8306 and $8528.