Recall #13-048 · Published November 27, 2012

Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers

Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers from Toro® Z Master® Riding on November 27, 2012. CPSC identifies this hazard: The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mower, model 74141
2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mower, model 74141
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Additional identifying details

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.

Why it was recalled

The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Toro has received five reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Recall number
13-048
Units
About 2,600 in the U.S. and 31 in Canada
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through August 2012 for between $7,700 and $8,700.

Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers

CPSC product type: Gas-powered Lawn Mowers

Recall contact information

Toro; toll-free at (855) 493-0090, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.toro.com and click on Product Recall Information on the bottom right-hand side of the page for more information.

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