The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·03548·Announced 2003-07-15

Toro Recalls TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Transmission Control Risk

Toro is recalling 7,500 TimeCutter Z riding lawn mowers because a failed actuator arm could cause loss of transmission control and injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (actuator arm failure) leading to loss of control and a reported injury involving a tip-over, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (structural defect or significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

The Toro Company is recalling approximately 7,500 TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mowers. The recall covers specific models (74301, 74325, 74330, and 74350) with serial numbers ranging from 230000001 to 230003210, depending on the model. These mowers were sold nationwide by authorized Toro dealers from January 2003 to April 2003 for between $2,700 and $3,300.

The actuator arm on these mowers could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control. This defect creates a risk of personal injury. One consumer reported a loss of control that resulted in the mower tipping over, causing the consumer to sustain a black eye, cuts, and bruises.

Consumers should stop using their riding mowers immediately until free repairs can be made. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact a Toro dealer immediately. For more information, consumers can contact Toro at (800) 525-0059 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.toro.com. Canadian consumers can call (800) 718-8996.

The recalled product

Product
TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mower
Manufacturer
Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
7,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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