CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers

Recalled October 25, 2000 · CPSC recall 01018 · Toro

Hazard

The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately, and have the wiring harness inspected and replaced, if needed, free of charge. Consumers with these mowers should contact a Toro service dealer to have their mower inspected.

Units

About 23,000

Incidents / injuries

Toro has received eight reports of wiring on these mowers shorting out. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled Toro Key Start mowers are model 20045, gasoline-powered, walk-behind mowers with a 21-inch cutting blade. The model number is on a decal on the right-rear of the mower housing.

What to do

Contact

To locate the nearest Toro service dealer or for more information, consumers should call Toro at (888) 877-8873 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product

Toro Key Start power mowers

Manufacturer(s)

The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.

Retailers

Toro dealers nationwide sold these mowers, from February 1999 through September 2000, for about $590.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →