Reported Nov 24, 2015
Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- 2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers
- Amount recalled
- About 8,600 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,400..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
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