2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers
CPSC Recall #16-044 — November 24, 2015
Product
2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers
Description
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Hazard
The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has reported five incidents of fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact the nearest Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with registered machines will receive a letter and a fuel filter, and may contact a Toro Dealer if they are uncomfortable with the replacement procedure.
Units Affected
About 8,600 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,400.
Importer
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In
United States