Product Recall Number: 03-523
Why was Toro zero-turn riding lawn mowers recalled?
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts that can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
Product Recall Number: 03-523
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-02-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Toro zero-turn riding lawn mowers
Description: PRODUCT: Lawn Mowers - The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 400 zero turn riding lawn mowers. The 20 horsepower mowers are as follows:ModelSerial RangeDescription74178220000101-22001009520 HP 52" cut zero-turn radius mower74178230000101-23000015020 HP 52" cut zero-turn radius mowerThe model number can be found on a silver identification plate attached to the frame of the lawn mower near the right hand drive wheel. Authorized Toro dealers sold these mowers nationwide from August 2001 through August 2002, with a manufacturer's suggested retail between $8306 and $8528.PROBLEM: The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts that can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Toro has received no reports of fuel leaks, fires, or injuries.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 at 1-800-718-8995 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for a free repair kit, or contact a Toro dealer for a free repair. For more information, contact Toro or visit the firm's website at www.toro.com.
Hazard Description: The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts that can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 400
Incidents: Toro has received no reports of fuel leaks, fires, or injuries.
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 at 1-800-718-8995 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for a free repair kit, or contact a Toro dealer for a free repair. For more information, contact Toro or visit the firm's website at www.toro.com.
Sold At: Authorized Toro dealers sold these mowers nationwide from August 2001 through August 2002, with a manufacturer's suggested retail between $8,306 and $8,528.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed