The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13187·Announced 2013-05-09

Toro Recalls Z Master Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Toro is recalling specific 2012 and 2013 Z Master Commercial riding mowers because the idler pulley can rub against the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

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 (risk-of-harm product) with six incident reports but no reported injuries, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria 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 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers. The recall involves approximately 3,700 units in the U.S. and 60 in Canada. The mowers are red and black, with "Toro" and "2000 Series" printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front. Model and serial numbers are located on a metal plate at the front of the mower, below the seat, on the right-hand side.

The hazard is that the idler pulley can rub against the mower's fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. Toro has received six reports of incidents, but no injuries have been reported. The affected models are 74141, 74143, and 74145 with specific serial number ranges detailed in the official recall notice.

Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair or to check if the repair has already been made. Toro has contacted registered owners of the recalled 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
3,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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