Recalls / 2015-11-24

Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

16044 · Recalled 2015-11-24 · CPSC page

Description

The 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers are red and black, with a gray seat. "TORO" is printed on the front and sides of the mower. A black and white "TIMECUTTER" decal is located in front of the operator seat. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat. The following models are subject to this recall. Model Number Serial Number Range 74710 315000876 - 315002048 74720 315000101 - 315003342 74731 315000152 - 315000437 74750 315000101 - 315001155 74780 315000101 - 315001700 74781 315000101 - 315000150 74784 315000340 - 315001172 74787 315000403 - 315000437 74790 315000178 - 315000320 315001400 - 315001493 74797 315000624 - 315000698

Hazards

The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact the nearest Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered machines will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact a Toro Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.

Products

Name	Model	Units
2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers		About 8,600 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Distributor: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Home Depot, other hardware, lawn, garden from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3, 400.

Consumer contact

Toro toll-free at 844-521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.toro.com and click on "Safety" at the bottom of the page, then "Product Recall Information" for more information.

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Toro TimeCutter Riding Mower Model and Serial Number Plate

Source: CPSC recall 16044. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.