CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11780r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 30, 2011

Mowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Injury Hazard

These mowers are large commercial duty ZRT (zero radius turn) mowers with 52" to 72" cutting decks. They have light gray seats with an adjustment knob in the front of the bottom of the seat. Model Numbers Serial Numbers 74264 260000001-260999999 74265 260000001-260999999 74266 270000001-280999999 74267 270000001-280999999 74274 270000001-280999999 74253 270000001-280999999 74254 270000001-280999999

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Toro at (866) 946-3109, in the U.S. and Canada, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.Toro.com

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
Toro has received one report of a foot laceration.
Manufacturer
The Toro Company, Bloomington, Minn.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
11731

Product Information

Product Name
Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers
Product Type
Riding Lawn Mowers
Number of Units
About 3700 U.S. and 109 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
The Toro Company, Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 946-3109
Website www.Toro.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Toro at (866) 946-3109, in the U.S. and Canada, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.Toro.com