Wheel Horse tractor & mower recalls

What's recalled: The recall includes Toro-brand Zmaster Z100 series riding mowers. They are red, equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches. The mowers have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. The brand and model names (Toro Zmaster) appear on the front of the mower. Some of these riding mowers previously were recalled in March 2001. Even if consumers previously had their riding mower repaired, they need to contact Toro for this additional repair. Toro Timecutter Z and Wheel Horse residential duty riding mowers are not part of this recall.

Hazard: The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled mowers and contact Toro or their local Toro dealer to determine if their riding mower's model numbers and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial number are located on a decal located on the right side of the operating console below the seat. If needed, the dealer will schedule a repair of the riding mower's exhaust system.

Official CPSC notice

What's recalled: Yard and Garden Tractor Recalled by TORO NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles September 25, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 96-190 CPSC and TORO Announce Yard and Garden Tractor Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,500 TORO Wheel Horse Yard and Garden Tractors as well as Ford and New Holland brand LS 25 and LS 45 Gear Yard Tractors. The tractors' brakes may wear out prematurely, eventually leading to brake failure. As a result, consumers could be injured if they lose control of the tractors. Toro has received reports of two consumers who each broke a foot after losing control of their tractors. This recall and repair program affects TORO model 72040 tractors with serial numbers ranging from 4900001 to 5999999; Ford or New Holland model LS 25 Gear tractors with serial numbers from T4A0001 to T4A1201, and T5A0001 to T5A0617; and Ford or New Holland model LS 45 Gear tractors with serial numbers from T4C0001 to T4C0581, and from

Hazard: Vehicle Accident

Remedy: not stated

Official CPSC notice