The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13048·Announced 2012-11-27

Toro Z Master Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Toro is recalling 2012 Z Master Commercial 2000 Series riding mowers because a worn traction drive belt can puncture the fuel tank, causing a leak and fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where fuel can leak from the tank. While five incidents were reported, the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and The Toro Co. are recalling 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The recall involves approximately 2,600 units sold in the United States and 31 units in Canada. The affected mowers are red and black, with "Toro" and "2000 Series" printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front. Specific model and serial number combinations are listed on a metal plate located at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the left-hand side.

The hazard exists because the traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank, causing fuel to leak. This leak poses a fire hazard. Toro has received five reports of incidents related to this defect, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately. They should contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair or to verify if the repair has already been completed. Toro has contacted registered owners of the affected mowers. For more information, consumers can call Toro toll-free at (855) 493-0090 or visit www.toro.com.

The recalled product

Product
Toro® Z Master® Riding Mowers
Manufacturer
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
2,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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