Product Recall Number: 03-548
Why was TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mowers recalled?
The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.
Product Recall Number: 03-548
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-07-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mowers
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 7,500 TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mowers. The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.Name of Product: TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn MowersUnits: 7,500Manufacturer: Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.Hazard: The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.Incidents/Injuries: One consumer reported loss of control resulting in a tip over. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises.Description:ModelSerial RangeDescription74301230000001-23000321014 HP 38-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor74325230000001-23000050016 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor74330230000001-23000307016 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor74350230000001-23000114517 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractorThe model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.Sold At: Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide from January 2003 to April 2003 for between $2,700 and $3,300.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Toro on (800) 525-0059, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.toro.com. If purchased in Canada call (800) 718-8996.
Hazard Description: The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: 7500
Incidents: One consumer reported loss of control resulting in a tip over. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repair.
Sold At: Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide from January 2003 to April 2003 for between $2,700 and $3,300.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed