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CPSCRecalled Nov 24, 2015 · #16044

Toro Recalls TimeCutter Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The fuel filters on the mowers can become brittle and fractured, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.

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Description

The 2015 TimeCutter riding mowers are red and black, with a gray seat. "TORO" is printed on the front and sides of the mower. A black and white "TIMECUTTER" decal is located in front of the operator seat. The model number and serial number are located on a decal affixed to the frame, under the seat. The following models are subject to this recall. Model Number Serial Number Range 74710 315000876 - 315002048 74720 315000101 - 315003342 74731 315000152 - 315000437 74750 315000101 - 315001155 74780 315000101 - 315001700 74781 315000101 - 315000150 74784 315000340 - 315001172 74787 315000403 - 315000437 74790 315000178 - 315000320 315001400 - 315001493 74797 315000624 - 315000698

Product details

Product
2015 Toro TimeCutter Riding Mowers
Type
Riding Lawn Mowers
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
74710, 315000876, 315002048, 74720, 315000101, 315003342, 74731, 315000152, 315000437, 74750, 315001155, 74780, 315001700, 74781, 315000150, 74784, 315000340, 315001172, 74787, 315000403, 74790, 315000178, 315000320, 315001400, 315001493, 74797, 315000624
UPCs
Sold at
Home Depot and other hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2015 for about $3,400.
Made in
United States

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice