July 17, 2003         

 

Toro Company Riding Lawn Mowers

 

Name of Product: TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mowers

 

Units: 7,500

 

Manufacturer: Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.

 

Hazard: The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.

 

Description:

Model      Serial Range                      Description

74301       230000001-230003210         14 HP 38-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor

74325       230000001-230000500         16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor

74330       230000001-230003070         16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor

74350       230000001-230001145         17 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor

The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.

 

Sold At: Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide from January 2003 to April 2003 for between $2700 and $3300.

 

Manufactured In: U.S.A.

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Toro on (800) 525-0059, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit http://www.toro.com/safety/recall.cgi. If purchased in Canada call (800) 718-8996.