Toro Recalls Recycler Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 15729 · announced April 16, 2015 · The Toro Company Of Bloomington, Minn · 800 units affected
The product
The 2015 22-inch walk-behind power mower has a red base on four wheels, a black motor and handle, and a white bag attached for catching the clippings. A black plate on the front of the mower says "Toro Recycler 22." Model number 20337 and a serial number are located on a decal affixed to the rear of the machine. Recalled mowers have serial numbers ranging from 315000101 to 315000983.
The hazard
Mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and blade combination, which can cause the blade to break, resulting in an injury hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No reported incidents.
Sold at: Hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide in February and March 2015 for about $450.
Consumer contact: Toro toll-free at (844) 521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.toro.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom right-hand side of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.