CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers

Active Recall Announced October 25, 2000 CPSC #01018

Quick answer

CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers is CPSC recall #01018, announced on October 25, 2000. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: The Toro Co..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Toro Key Start power mowers

Recalled brands

The Toro Co.

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.

Recall date

October 25, 2000

Categories

Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01018?

CPSC recall #01018 covers CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 25, 2000. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #01018?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01018 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Toro-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Lawn-Mowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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