CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers
USCPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers
Recalling Firm: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Toro zero-turn riding lawn mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Toro-Company-Recall-Z-100-Riding-Mowers |
| Title | CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toro-mower.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Toro zero-turn riding lawn mower |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Toro has received no reports of fuel leaks, fires or injuries. |
| Products › Name | Toro zero-turn riding lawn mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 |
| Recall I D | 2476 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Toro dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price between $8306 and $8528. |
| Recall Date | 2003-02-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03523 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Toro at 1-800-718-8995 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or contact a Toro dealer for a free repair. For more information, contact Toro or visit the firm's website at www.toro.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-08T00:00:00 |
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