CPSC, Toro Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
Source: CPSC Recall #01018
Recall Date
2000-10-25
Manufacturer
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Units Affected
About 23,000
Products Involved
Toro Key Start power mowers
Hazard
The wiring on these mowers can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately, and have the wiring harness inspected and replaced, if needed, free of charge. Consumers with these mowers should contact a Toro service dealer to have their mower inspected.
Reported Injuries
Toro has received eight reports of wiring on these mowers shorting out. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Toro dealers nationwide sold these mowers, from February 1999 through September 2000, for about $590.
Full Recall Description
The recalled Toro Key Start mowers are model 20045, gasoline-powered, walk-behind mowers with a 21-inch cutting blade. The model number is on a decal on the right-rear of the mower housing.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28