Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 27, 2012 CPSC #13048

Quick answer

Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13048, announced on November 27, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series" are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the left-hand side. 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: The Toro Co..

Hazard

This recall involves 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series" are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the left-hand side. 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.

Affected products

Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers

Recalled brands

The Toro Co.

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.

Recall date

November 27, 2012

Categories

Gas-powered Lawn Mowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13048?

CPSC recall #13048 covers Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 27, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series" are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the left-hand side. 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13048?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13048 is 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.. 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 Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard 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/2013/Toro-Riding-Mowers-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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