CPSC recall · Reported July 20, 2001
CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
Spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler.
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. recalled The recall involves Toro and Exmark mowers equipped with engine sizes from 17 to 26 HP an….
CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers was recalled by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. in July 20, 2001. Reason: Spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler.. Remedy: Call Exmark or Toro to determine if the riding mower is part of the recall. If so, local …. Verify recall #01526 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler..
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- July 20, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01526 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves Toro and Exmark mowers equipped with engine sizes from 17 to 26 HP and mowing deck widths from 44 to 72 inches. The mowers can be identified from a decal located on the right side of the operating console below the seat. Included are: Exmark Lazer HP Models: LHP4417KA LHP4419KA LHP4819KA LHP4821KA LHP5223KA LHP4418KC LHP4818KC LHP4820KC LHP5220KC LHP5223KC Exmark Lazer Models: LZ22LKA523 LZ23LKA523 LZ23LKA524 LZ22LKA604 LZ23LKA424 LZ27LKA604 LZ27LKA724 LZ26KC604 LZ26KC724 LZ23KA604 Toro Zmaster Z-100 Series Models: 74170 74171 74172 74173 74174 74175 74176 74178 74179 74197 74198 Toro Zmaster Z-200 Series Models: 74211 74212 74213 74214 74216 74218 74219 74240 74241
Reason for recall
Spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler.
Remedy, what to do
Call Exmark or Toro to determine if the riding mower is part of the recall. If so, local Exmark or Toro dealers will install a spark arrester and (selected Exmark models only) a new fuel tank for free. Registered owners should already have been contacted by letter.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01526 |
| Date reported | July 20, 2001 |
| Date initiated | July 20, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Affected scope | Approximately 39,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Call Exmark or Toro to determine if the riding mower is part of the recall. If so, local Exmark or Toro dealers will install a sp…
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