Toro lawn mowers recalled

Recall Number: 14-046 

Toro Recalls TimeMaster and TurfMaster Lawn Mowers Due To Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: TimeMaster and TurfMaster lawn mowers

Hazard: The mower’s blade can break and injure the user and others nearby.

Remedy: Repair

Consumer Contact:  Toro toll-free at (855) 340-7686   from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.toro.com and click on Product Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information

Photos available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Toro-Recalls-TimeMaster-and-TurfMaster-Lawn-Mowers/

Recall Details

Units: About 34,500 in the United States and 1,600 in Canada

Description: This recall involves 2013 Toro TimeMaster 30” and 2013 Toro TurfMaster 30” lawn mowers with the following model and serial numbers: Model number 20199 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313020271; model number 20200 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313007366; and, model number 22200 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313007146.  The phrases “TimeMaster” or “TurfMaster” and “Toro” are printed on the front of the black and red mower. “Toro” is also printed on the side of the mower. The model and serial numbers are located on a decal affixed to the engine base above the left rear tire.

Incidents/Injuries: Toro has received ten reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro for a free repair.

Sold at: Toro dealers nationwide from November 2012 through October 2013 for between $999 and $1,799. 

Distributor: The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.

Manufactured in: Mexico