The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14046·Announced 2013-12-10

Toro Recalls TimeMaster and TurfMaster Lawn Mowers Due to Blade Breakage

Toro is recalling about 34,500 TimeMaster and TurfMaster lawn mowers in the U.S. and 1,600 in Canada because the blade can break and injure users.

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 risk-of-harm product (blade breakage) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Toro are recalling 2013 Toro TimeMaster 30" and 2013 Toro TurfMaster 30" gas-powered lawn mowers. The recall involves approximately 34,500 units sold in the United States and 1,600 units in Canada. The affected models are 20199, 20200, and 22200, with specific serial number ranges provided in the official notice. These mowers were sold at Toro dealers nationwide from November 2012 through October 2013 for between $999 and $1,799.

The hazard is that the mower's blade can break, which may injure the user and others nearby. Toro has received ten reports of blades breaking, but no injuries have been reported. The mowers were manufactured in Mexico.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro for a free repair. They can reach Toro toll-free at (855) 340-7686 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.toro.com and click on Product Recall Information at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
TimeMaster and TurfMaster lawn mowers
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
34,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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