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CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers

Recalled October 25, 2000 · CPSC recall 01018 · Toro

Recalled Toro Key Start lawn mower
Hazard
The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately, and have the wiring harness inspected and replaced, if needed, free of charge. Consumers with these mowers should contact a Toro service dealer to have their mower inspected.
Units
About 23,000
Incidents / injuries
Toro has received eight reports of wiring on these mowers shorting out. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled Toro Key Start mowers are model 20045, gasoline-powered, walk-behind mowers with a 21-inch cutting blade. The model number is on a decal on the right-rear of the mower housing.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately, and have the wiring harness inspected and replaced, if needed, free of charge. Consumers with these mowers should contact a Toro service dealer to have their mower inspected.

Contact

To locate the nearest Toro service dealer or for more information, consumers should call Toro at (888) 877-8873 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product
Toro Key Start power mowers
Manufacturer(s)
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Retailers
Toro dealers nationwide sold these mowers, from February 1999 through September 2000, for about $590.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →