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CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers

Reported: March 21, 2002 Initiated: March 21, 2002 #02125

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 13,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-The-Toro-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Riding-Mowers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.. Units affected: About 13,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 21, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02125.

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