Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers are red and black, with a gray seat. "TORO" is printed on the front and sides of the mower. A black and white "TIMECUTTER" decal is located in front of the operator seat. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat. The following models are subject to this recall. Model Number Serial Number Range 74710 315000876 - 315002048 74720 315000101 - 315003342 74731 315000152 - 315000437 74750 315000101 - 315001155 74780 315000101 - 315001700 74781 315000101 - 315000150 74784 315000340 - 315001172 74787 315000403 - 315000437 74790 315000178 - 315000320 315001400 - 315001493 74797 315000624 - 315000698
Affected Products
2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Toro-Recalls-TimeCutter-Riding-Mowers |
| Title | Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16044.Toro.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Toro TimeCutter Riding Mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16044.Toro2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Toro TimeCutter Riding Mower |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16044.Toro3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Toro TimeCutter Riding Mower Model and Serial Number Plate |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers |
| Products › Type | Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68453 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,600 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6581 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact the nearest Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered machines will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact a Toro Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,400. |
| Recall Date | 2015-11-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers are red and black, with a gray seat. "TORO" is printed on the front and sides of the mower. A black and white "TIMECUTTER" decal is located in front of the operator seat. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat. The following models are subject to this recall. Model Number Serial Number Range 74710 315000876 - 315002048 74720 315000101 - 315003342 74731 315000152 - 315000437 74750 315000101 - 315001155 74780 315000101 - 315001700 74781 315000101 - 315000150 74784 315000340 - 315001172 74787 315000403 - 315000437 74790 315000178 - 315000320 315001400 - 315001493 74797 315000624 - 315000698 |
| Distributors › Name | The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 16044 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55924r-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 "Safety" at the bottom of the page, then "Product Recall Information" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-11-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |