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

Description: 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.

Name of product: Walk behind power mower

Units: About 800 in the US and 100 in Canada

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

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

Recall date: April 16, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: No reported incidents.

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

Importers: The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Consumer 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.

Recall number: 15-729