Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 9, 2013 CPSC #13187

Quick answer

Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13187, announced on May 9, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2012 and 2013 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. When viewed from the operator's seat, the model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the right-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 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. 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 and 2013 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. When viewed from the operator's seat, the model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the right-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 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.

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

May 9, 2013

Categories

Riding Lawn Mowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13187?

CPSC recall #13187 covers Toro Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 9, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2012 and 2013 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. When viewed from the operator's seat, the model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the right-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 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13187?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13187 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 Recalls Zero Turn Riding Mowers 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-Recalls-Zero-Turn-Riding-Mowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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