Toro and Exmark brand commercial duty zero-turn radius riding mowers
Published July 20, 2001
Summary
CPSC records recall 01526, published July 20, 2001. Recalling firm: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.; Reported units: Approximately 39,000.
What's the hazard
Spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler.
What to do
Call Exmark or Toro to determine if the riding mower is part of the recall. If so, local Exmark or Toro dealers will install a spark arrester and (selected Exmark models only) a new fuel tank for free. Registered owners should already have been contacted by letter.
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Recall details
- Brand
- The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
- Manufacturer
- The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
- Distributor
- Toro and Exmark commercial dealers sold these riding mowers nationwide, between January 1998 and March 2001, for between $6300 to $11,200.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Toro and Exmark brand commercial duty zero-turn radius riding mowers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 01526 on July 20, 2001. Reported hazard: Spilled fuel can ignite during refueling, when fuel vapors are drawn into the hot muffler.
What should I do if I have this product?
Call Exmark or Toro to determine if the riding mower is part of the recall. If so, local Exmark or Toro dealers will install a spark arrester and (selected Exmark models only) a new fuel tank for free. Registered owners should already have been contacted by letter.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn..