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Fire / OverheatingOctober 25, 2000CPSC #01018

CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
23,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recalled Toro Key Start mowers are model 20045, gasoline-powered, walk-behind mowers with a 21-inch cutting blade. The model number is on a decal on the right-rear of the mower housing.

Hazard

The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Toro has received eight reports of wiring on these mowers shorting out. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold

  • Toro dealers nationwide sold these mowers, from February 1999 through September 2000, for about $590.

Photos

Recalled Toro Key Start lawn mower
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