Toro recalls 2012-2013 Z Master Commercial 2000 Series riding mowers due to fire risk from idler pulley rubbing against fuel tank. Owners must stop using immediately and get free repair.
The idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Toro is recalling 2012 and 2013 Z Master Commercial 2000 Series riding mowers because the idler pulley can rub against the fuel tank, creating a fire hazard. This means the mowers could catch fire while in normal use, so owners must stop using them immediately.
The idler pulley in the mower can rub against the fuel tank, causing sparks that may ignite the fuel and lead to fire. This hazard occurs during normal operation when the mower is running, especially if the pulley is worn or misaligned.
Owners of 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series riding mowers are affected. Those who use these mowers for commercial landscaping are most at risk due to the potential for fire during operation.
Check for red and black mowers with 'Toro' and '2000 Series' on the side and 'Z Master Commercial' on the front. Model numbers 74141, 74143, or 74145 with specific serial numbers listed in the recall are included.
Do not operate the recalled mowers as they pose a fire hazard.
Reach out to a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair or check if the repair has already been completed.
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.
2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series riding mowers with model numbers 74141, 74143, or 74145 and specific serial numbers.
Look for red and black mowers with 'Toro' and '2000 Series' on the side and 'Z Master Commercial' on the front. Check the model and serial numbers on the metal plate below the seat on the right-hand side.
The recall states the idler pulley can rub against the fuel tank, creating a fire hazard. Fires could cause serious injury, but the official notice does not specify injury details.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toro to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1375 — Toro Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers Hello, I own a Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers that is covered by recall 1375 from Toro. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
