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CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers

Recalled February 13, 2003 · CPSC recall 03523 · Toro

Recalled Toro zero-turn riding lawn mower
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.
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.
Units
About 400
Incidents / injuries
Toro has received no reports of fuel leaks, fires or injuries.

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

Contact Toro at 1-800-718-8995 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or contact a Toro dealer for a free repair. For more information, contact Toro or visit the firm's website at www.toro.com

Product
Toro zero-turn riding lawn mowers
Manufacturer(s)
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Retailers
Authorized Toro dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price between $8306 and $8528.

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

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