CPSCGeneral Alert
Toro Recalls Recycler Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Published: April 16, 2015Recall ID: 15729Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and blade combination, which can cause the blade to break, resulting in an injury hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The 2015 22-inch walk-behind power mower has a red base on four wheels, a black motor and handle, and a white bag attached for catching the clippings. A black plate on the front of the mower says "Toro Recycler 22." Model number 20337 and a serial number are located on a decal affixed to the rear of the machine. Recalled mowers have serial numbers ranging from 315000101 to 315000983.
Affected Products
Walk behind power mower
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Toro-Recalls-Walk-Power-Mowers |
| Title | Toro Recalls Recycler Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15729.20337-Photo_800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2015 Toro 22-inch Walk Power Mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15729.20337-Photo2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model and serial numbers are located on a decal affixed to the rear of the machine |
| Hazards › Name | Mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and blade combination, which can cause the blade to break, resulting in an injury hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | No reported incidents. |
| Products › Name | Walk behind power mower |
| Products › Type | Gas-powered Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68455 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 800 in the US and 100 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 6365 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide in February and March 2015 for about $450. |
| Recall Date | 2015-04-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | The 2015 22-inch walk-behind power mower has a red base on four wheels, a black motor and handle, and a white bag attached for catching the clippings. A black plate on the front of the mower says "Toro Recycler 22." Model number 20337 and a serial number are located on a decal affixed to the rear of the machine. Recalled mowers have serial numbers ranging from 315000101 to 315000983. |
| Recall Number | 15729 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52929r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Toro toll-free at (844) 521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.toro.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom right-hand side of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |