CPSC recall · Reported July 15, 2003
CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers
The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.
Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. recalled Model Serial Range Description 74301 230000001-230003210 14 HP 38-inch cut zero-turn radi….
CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers was recalled by Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. in July 15, 2003. Reason: The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a…. Verify recall #03548 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury..
- None
- agency class
- 8K units
- affected scope
- July 15, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03548 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
Model Serial Range Description 74301 230000001-230003210 14 HP 38-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74325 230000001-230000500 16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74330 230000001-230003070 16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74350 230000001-230001145 17 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.
Reason for recall
The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately 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 | 03548 |
| Date reported | July 15, 2003 |
| Date initiated | July 15, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Affected scope | 7,500 |
| 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 riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repa…
- Check the recall number (03548) 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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