Mowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-731 — March 29, 2011
Description
Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat.
Hazard
"Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat, posing an injury hazard from the blade to the operator and anyone in the vicinity of the mower."
Incidents / Injuries
Toro has received one report of a foot laceration.
Remedy
"If your machine has the optional deluxe seat installed, which is light gray with adjustment knob on the front, contact Toro to have modification instructions sent to you. Consumers can make that modification themselves, or contact any Toro Dealer to have it completed for them at no charge."
Units Affected
About 3700 U.S. and 109 in Canada
Sold At
"Toro dealers in the U.S. and Canada from September 2005 through January 2011 for prices ranging from $13,000 to 17,000."
Manufacturer
"The Toro Company, Bloomington, Minn."
Manufactured In
United States