Toro recalls Z Master ZRT mowers with optional deluxe seats that can activate blades when operator leaves seat, risking injury. Affected models have light gray seats with front adjustment knobs. Contact Toro for free seat modification.
Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat, posing an injury hazard from the blade to the operator and anyone in the vicinity of the mower.
Toro is recalling Z Master ZRT mowers with optional deluxe seats that have a switch which can activate the mower when the operator leaves the seat. This poses a risk of injury from the blade to the operator or people nearby.
The deluxe seat has an operator presence switch that can turn on the mower when the operator steps away from the seat. This could cause the blade to cut the operator or anyone nearby if the switch activates while the operator is not seated.
Owners of Toro Z Master ZRT mowers with the optional deluxe seat (light gray with front adjustment knob) are affected. Operators and people near the mower are at risk if the seat switch activates unexpectedly.
Check for light gray seats with an adjustment knob on the front of the seat. Affected models include Toro Z Master ZRT mowers with specific model numbers and serial ranges listed in the recall notice.
If your mower has the optional deluxe seat (light gray with front adjustment knob), contact Toro to receive free modification instructions to fix the switch.
If your machine has the optional deluxe seat installed, which is light gray with adjustment knob on the front, contact Toro to have modification instructions sent to you. Consumers can make that modification themselves, or contact any Toro Dealer to have it completed for them at no charge.
No, but you should contact Toro to fix the seat switch before it activates unexpectedly.
Affected models include ZRT mowers with model numbers 74264, 74265, 74266, 74267, 74274, and 74253, 74254 with specific serial number ranges.
The affected seat is light gray with an adjustment knob on the front of the seat.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toro to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 843 — Toro Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers Hello, I own a Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers that is covered by recall 843 from Toro. The official recall notice states: If your machine has the optional deluxe seat installed, which is light gray with adjustment knob on the front, contact Toro to have modification instructions sent to you. Consumers can make that modification themselves, or contact any Toro Dealer to have it completed for them at no charge. 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.
