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Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard

  • Recalled Toro Z Master ZRT Mower
  • Recalled Toro Z Master ZRT Mower Engine
Name of Product:
Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only)
Hazard:

The coolant overflow container on the recalled mowers can become over-pressurized and cause hot coolant to spray on the operator. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
October 22, 2009
Units:

About 4,100

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Toro toll-free at (866) 946-3109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.toro.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The recall involves liquid-cooled Toro Z Master Z580, Z580-D, Z593-D and Z595-D zero-turn mowers. These units are equipped with fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Kawasaki gasoline or liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engines. The following model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall:

Model NumbersSerial Numbers
74264260000001-260999999
74265260000001-260999999
74266270000001-290999999
74267270000001-290999999
74274270000001-290999999
74253270000001-290999999
74254270000001-290999999

The model and serial number can be located on a decal on a metal plate on the right hand side of the mower.

Remedy:

Operators should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro to receive a free repair kit. Toro has directly notified registered owners of this recall.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received six reports of burns to operators from the hot coolant.

Sold At:
Toro dealers nationwide from October 2005 through August 2009 for between $13,000 and $17,000.
Manufacturer(s):
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
10-704

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