CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Toro Company Recall Riding Lawn Mowers

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-548

Date: July 14, 2003

Product Name: TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mowers

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 7,500 TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn Mowers. The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.Name of Product: TimeCutter Z Riding Lawn MowersUnits: 7,500Manufacturer: Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.Hazard: The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.Incidents/Injuries: One consumer reported loss of control resulting in a tip over. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises.Description:ModelSerial RangeDescription74301230000001-23000321014 HP 38-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor74325230000001-23000050016 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor74330230000001-23000307016 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractor74350230000001-23000114517 HP 42-inch cut zero-turn radius tractorThe model and serial number decal can be found on the frame below the seat.Sold At: Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide from January 2003 to April 2003 for between $2,700 and $3,300.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: Consumers should stop using their riding mowers until free repairs can be made. Contact a Toro dealer immediately for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Toro on (800) 525-0059, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.toro.com. If purchased in Canada call (800) 718-8996.

Hazard Description:

The actuator arm could fail, resulting in a loss of transmission control and risk of personal injury.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: 7,500

Incidents:

One consumer reported loss of control resulting in a tip over. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises.

Sold At:

Authorized Toro dealers sold these tractors nationwide from January 2003 to April 2003 for between $2,700 and $3,300.

Manufactured In:

United States