CPSC Recall in 2011: Mowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Injury Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2011.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-731

Date: March 29, 2011

Product Name:

Recall Description:

Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat.

Hazard Description:

"Mowers with the optional deluxe seat have an operator presence switch built into the seat that can activate the mower when the operator vacates the seat, posing an injury hazard from the blade to the operator and anyone in the vicinity of the mower."

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 3700 U.S. and 109 in Canada

Incidents:

Toro has received one report of a foot laceration.

Sold At:

"Toro dealers in the U.S. and Canada from September 2005 through January 2011 for prices ranging from $13,000 to 17,000."

Manufactured In:

United States