Toro and Exmark Commercial Riding Mowers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Plain-English summary

The Toro Company is recalling approximately 39,000 Toro and Exmark brand commercial duty zero-turn radius riding mowers. The recall involves mowers equipped with engine sizes from 17 to 26 HP and mowing deck widths from 44 to 72 inches. Specific affected models include Exmark Lazer HP, Exmark Lazer, Toro Zmaster Z-100 Series, and Toro Zmaster Z-200 Series units.

The hazard exists because spilled fuel can ignite during refueling when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler. Toro has received 28 reports of fires and 12 reports of minor burn injuries, mainly to commercial users. These mowers were sold nationwide by Toro and Exmark commercial dealers between January 1998 and March 2001 for between $6,300 and $11,200.

Consumers should call Exmark at 800-479-8379 or Toro at 888-577-7466 to determine if their riding mower is part of the recall. If the mower is affected, local Exmark or Toro dealers will install a spark arrester and, for selected Exmark models, a new fuel tank for free. Registered owners should have already been contacted by letter.

The recalled product

Product

Toro and Exmark brand commercial duty zero-turn radius riding mowers

Manufacturer

The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.

Category

Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

39,000

Distribution

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