CPSC, Toro Company Recall Z-100 Riding Mowers
CPSC recall 03523. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the fuel lines can be shortened. Registered owners should already have received a letter with enclosed instruction sheet and reply card for this modification. Contact Toro or a Toro dealer for a free repair.
CPSC recall 03523 has the recall date 13 Feb 2003. The notice names the firm The Toro. The recall has about 400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Mowers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Toro has received no reports of fuel leaks, fires or injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 400 |
| Description | The 20-horsepower mowers are as follows: Model Serial Range Description 74178 220000101-220010095 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower 74178 230000101-230000150 20 hp 52" cut zero-turn radius mower The model number can be found on a silver identification plate attached to the frame of the lawn mower near the right hand drive wheel. |
| Product | Toro zero-turn riding lawn mowers, About 400, Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized Toro dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price between $8306 and $8528. |
| Manufacturer | The Toro Company |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 400Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name The Toro
- 17
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03523. https://recallregister.com/product/2476-cpsc-toro-company-recall-z-100-riding-mowers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03523 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toro has received no reports of fuel leaks, fires or injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Toro dealers sold these mowers nationwide, from August 2001 through August 2002, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price between $8306 and $8528.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03523?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 400
- How many CPSC recalls name The Toro?
- 17 CPSC recalls on this register name The Toro. This recall is 1 of them.