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CPSC recall · Reported November 27, 2012

Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #
13048
Affected scope
About 2,600 in the U.S. and 31 in Canada
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The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn. recalled This recall involves 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mow….

Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn. in November 27, 2012. Reason: The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to …. Verify recall #13048 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13048 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

This recall involves 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series" are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the left-hand side. The following models and corresponding serial numbers are included in this recall: model number 74141 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000784; model number 74143 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000887; and model number 74145 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312001178.

Reason for recall

The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 13048
Date reported November 27, 2012
Date initiated November 27, 2012
Recalling firm The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Affected scope About 2,600 in the U.S. and 31 in Canada
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check i…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series" are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the left-hand side. The following models and corresponding serial numbers are included in this recall: model number 74141 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000784; model number 74143 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000887; and model number 74145 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312001178.. Recalled by The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.. Units affected: About 2,600 in the U.S. and 31 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled mowers.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 27, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13048.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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