CPSC recall · Reported March 21, 2002
CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. recalled The recall includes Toro-brand Zmaster Z100 series riding mowers. They are red, equipped ….
CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers was recalled by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. in March 21, 2002. Reason: The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Toro or their l…. Verify recall #02125 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires..
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- agency class
- March 21, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02125 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 includes Toro-brand Zmaster Z100 series riding mowers. They are red, equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches. The mowers have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. The brand and model names (Toro Zmaster) appear on the front of the mower. Some of these riding mowers previously were recalled in March 2001. Even if consumers previously had their riding mower repaired, they need to contact Toro for this additional repair. Toro Timecutter Z and Wheel Horse residential duty riding mowers are not part of this recall.
Reason for recall
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Toro or their local Toro dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial number are located on a decal located on the right side of the operating console below the seat. If needed, the dealer will schedule a repair of the riding mower's exhaust system.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02125 |
| Date reported | March 21, 2002 |
| Date initiated | March 21, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 13,000 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Toro or their local Toro dealer to determine if their r…
- Check the recall number (02125) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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