CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers
CPSC recall 03548. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repair.
CPSC recall 03548 has the recall date 15 Jul 2003. The notice names the firm Toro. The recall has about 7,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Mowers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | One consumer reported loss of control, resulting in a tip over. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,500 |
| Description | Model Serial Range Description 74301 230000001-230003210 14 HP 38-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74325 230000001-230000500 16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74330 230000001-230003070 16 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor 74350 230000001-230001145 17 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor The model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat. |
| Product | TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mower, 7,500, Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide, from January 2003 to April 2003, for between $2700 and $3300. |
| Manufacturer | Toro Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,500Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Toro
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Jun 1994 | Certain Lawn-Boy Mowers Recalled For Brake Adjustment |
| 14 Jul 1993 | Gasoline Tanks For Some Lawn-Boy Lawn Mowers Recalled |
| 27 Oct 1992 | Fire Hazard Prompts The Toro Company To Replace Cable Connectors Of Outdoor Light Power Packs |
| 24 Jul 1991 | The Toro Company Modifies Vision II Series Irrigation Controller With Metal Cabinet To Prevent Shock Hazard |
| 2 Feb 1989 | Toro Recalls Rear Engine Riding Mowers |
| 18 Sep 1985 | IC Irrigation Controllers Recalled by Toro |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03548The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03548. https://recallregister.com/product/2501-cpsc-toro-company-recall-riding-lawn-mowers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03548 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
One consumer reported loss of control, resulting in a tip over. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide, from January 2003 to April 2003, for between $2700 and $3300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03548?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
7,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States