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Burn / ScaldOctober 22, 2009CPSC #10704

Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
4,100
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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 Numbers Serial Numbers 74264 260000001-260999999 74265 260000001-260999999 74266 270000001-290999999 74267 270000001-290999999 74274 270000001-290999999 74253 270000001-290999999 74254 270000001-290999999 The model and serial number can be located on a decal on a metal plate on the right hand side of the mower.

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.

Injuries

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

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Toro dealers nationwide from October 2005 through August 2009 for between $13,000 and $17,000.

Photos

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