CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers
USCPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers
Recalling Firm: Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mower
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Toro-Company-Recall-Riding-Lawn-Mowers |
| Title | CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/timecutter-mower.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mower |
| Hazards › Name | The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury. |
| Injuries › Name | One consumer reported loss of control, resulting in a tip over. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises. |
| Products › Name | TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mower |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 7,500 |
| Recall I D | 2501 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide, from January 2003 to April 2003, for between $2700 and $3300. |
| Recall Date | 2003-07-15T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03548 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Toro on (800) 525-0059, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.toro.com. If purchased in Canada call (800) 718-8996. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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