The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15729·Announced 2015-04-16

Toro Recalls 2015 Walk-Behind Mowers Due to Blade Injury Hazard

The Toro Company is recalling 2015 22-inch walk-behind mowers because an incorrect blade driver can cause the blade to break, posing an injury risk.

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 where the blade can break, causing injury, but the source explicitly states no reported incidents, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The Toro Company is recalling approximately 800 units of the 2015 22-inch walk-behind power mower in the United States and 100 units in Canada. The recalled mowers, identified by model number 20337 and serial numbers ranging from 315000101 to 315000983, were sold at hardware, lawn, and garden stores nationwide in February and March 2015 for approximately $450. The mowers feature a red base, black motor and handle, and a white clippings bag, with a black plate on the front reading "Toro Recycler 22."

The recall was issued because the mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and blade combination. This defect can cause the blade to break during operation, resulting in an injury hazard. The source text states that there are no reported incidents of injury or damage associated with this defect.

Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. Additional information is available by calling Toro toll-free at (844) 521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or by visiting www.toro.com and clicking on Product Recall at the bottom right-hand side of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Walk behind power mower
Manufacturer
The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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