Toro Recalls Recycler Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall date

April 16, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15729

Sold / distributed

Hardware, lawn and garden stores nationwide in February and March 2015 for about $450.

Why it was recalled

Mowers were assembled with an incorrect blade driver and blade combination, which can cause the blade to break, resulting in an injury hazard.

What was recalled

The 2015 22-inch walk-behind power mower has a red base on four wheels, a black motor and handle, and a white bag attached for catching the clippings. A black plate on the front of the mower says "Toro Recycler 22." Model number 20337 and a serial number are located on a decal affixed to the rear of the machine. Recalled mowers have serial numbers ranging from 315000101 to 315000983.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.