Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers recall 13-187

Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers

Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers from Toro® Z Master® Riding on May 9, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, 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.

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 following models and corresponding serial numbers are included in this recall: model number 74141 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000784 and 313000101 to 313000364; model number 74143 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000881 and 313000101 to 313000432; and model number 74145 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312001178 and 313000101 to 313000443.

Why it was recalled

The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Toro has received six 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

Brand: Toro® Z Master® Riding
Manufacturer: The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Recall number: 13-187
Units: About 3,700 in the U.S. and 60 in Canada (about 2,600 units were previously recalled in the U.S. and 30 in Canada in November 2012)
Manufactured in: United States
Sold at / sales period: Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through April 2013 for between $7,700 and $8,700.