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

Agency Publication Date: April 16, 2015

Summary

Toro is recalling approximately 800 of its 2015 22-inch walk-behind Recycler power mowers (model 20337) because they were built with an incorrect combination of blade driver and blade. This manufacturing error can cause the mower blade to break during use, potentially striking the operator or bystanders. These mowers feature a red base, black motor, and white collection bag, and were sold at hardware and garden stores nationwide during February and March 2015. Consumers should stop using these mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer for a free repair.

Risk

The incorrect blade and driver assembly can cause the mower blade to crack or break while the engine is running. If the blade breaks, metal fragments can be ejected from the mower deck, posing a serious laceration and impact injury hazard to the user or anyone nearby.

What You Should Do

Locate the model and serial number decal on the rear of your 22-inch Toro Recycler mower to see if it is affected.
Check if your mower is Model Number 20337 with a serial number between 315000101 and 315000983.
Verify the mower matches the description: a red base, black motor, black handle, and a white clipping bag with 'Toro Recycler 22' on a black front plate.
Immediately stop using any mower that falls within the recalled serial number range.
Contact an authorized Toro dealer to schedule a free repair of the blade and driver assembly.
For assistance finding a dealer or for more information, contact Toro toll-free at 844-521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.toro.com and click on 'Product Recall' at the bottom of the page.
Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Consumers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair.

Contact: Toro toll-free at (844) 521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.toro.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom right-hand side of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Toro 22-inch Walk Behind Recycler Power Mower

Model:

20337

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 315000101 through 315000983

Date Ranges: Sold February 2015 - March 2015

Product Images

2015 Toro 22-inch Walk Power Mower

Model and serial numbers are located on a decal affixed to the rear of the machine

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 15729

Status: Active

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

Manufactured In: Mexico

Units Affected: About 800 in the US and 100 in Canada

Distributed To: Nationwide

Importer: The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn.

Agency Last Updated: April 29, 2015

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Locate the model and serial number decal on the rear of your 22-inch Toro Recycler mower to see if it is affected.

Check if your mower is Model Number 20337 with a serial number between 315000101 and 315000983.

Verify the mower matches the description: a red base, black motor, black handle, and a white clipping bag with 'Toro Recycler 22' on a black front plate.

Immediately stop using any mower that falls within the recalled serial number range.

Contact an authorized Toro dealer to schedule a free repair of the blade and driver assembly.

For assistance finding a dealer or for more information, contact Toro toll-free at 844-521-2384 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.toro.com and click on 'Product Recall' at the bottom of the page.

Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.