Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves liquid-cooled Toro Z Master Z580, Z580-D, Z593-D and Z595-D zero-turn mowers. These units are equipped with fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Kawasaki gasoline or liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engines. The following model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers 74264 260000001-260999999 74265 260000001-260999999 74266 270000001-290999999 74267 270000001-290999999 74274 270000001-290999999 74253 270000001-290999999 74254 270000001-290999999 The model and serial number can be located on a decal on a metal plate on the right hand side of the mower.
Affected Products
Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Toro-Recalls-Zero-Turn-Mowers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/43fc8f1b31ea441eb70c545000c52693.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7a13b956e7dd40b88fa4a043c38b0be9.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Mower's Engine |
| Hazards › Name | The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received six reports of burns to operators from the hot coolant. |
| Products › Name | Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only) |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,100 |
| Recall I D | 388 |
| Remedies › Name | Operators should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro to receive a free repair kit. Toro has directly notified registered owners of this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Toro dealers nationwide from October 2005 through August 2009 for between $13,000 and $17,000. |
| Recall Date | 2009-10-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves liquid-cooled Toro Z Master Z580, Z580-D, Z593-D and Z595-D zero-turn mowers. These units are equipped with fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Kawasaki gasoline or liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engines. The following model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Numbers Serial Numbers 74264 260000001-260999999 74265 260000001-260999999 74266 270000001-290999999 74267 270000001-290999999 74274 270000001-290999999 74253 270000001-290999999 74254 270000001-290999999 The model and serial number can be located on a decal on a metal plate on the right hand side of the mower. |
| Recall Number | 10704 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Toro toll-free at (866) 946-3109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.toro.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |