CPSC recall · Reported February 13, 2003
CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel le…
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. recalled The 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description 74178 220000101-2….
CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers was recalled by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. in February 13, 2003. Reason: The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Regi…. Verify recall #03523 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact….
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- agency class
- February 13, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03523 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, 6 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 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description 74178 220000101-220010095 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower 74178 230000101-230000150 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower The model number can be found on a silver identification plate attached to the frame of the lawn mower near the right hand drive wheel.
Reason for recall
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. Contact Toro or a Toro dealer for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03523 |
| Date reported | February 13, 2003 |
| Date initiated | February 13, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 400 |
| 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 stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have receiv…
- Check the recall number (03523) 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
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