Three companies announce recalls

Listed below are three products with recalls announced on Dec. 10. It should be noted that consumers should stop using these products unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Toro recalls TimeMaster and TurfMaster lawn mowers due to injury hazard

Units
About 34,500 in the United States and 1,600 in Canada

Description
This recall involves 2013 Toro TimeMaster 30” and 2013 Toro TurfMaster 30” lawn mowers with the following model and serial numbers: Model number 20199 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313020271; model number 20200 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313007366; and, model number 22200 with serial numbers ranging from 313000101 to 313007146.  The phrases “TimeMaster” or “TurfMaster” and “Toro” are printed on the front of the black and red mower. “Toro” is also printed on the side of the mower. The model and serial numbers are located on a decal affixed to the engine base above the left rear tire.

Incidents/Injuries
Toro has received ten reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro for a free repair.

Sold at
Toro dealers nationwide from November 2012 through October 2013 for between $999 and $1,799. 

Distributor
The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.

Manufactured in
Mexico

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Gas trimmers recalled by efco due to fire hazard

Units
About 1,400 in the U.S. and 166 in Canada

Description
The trimmers are used in both residential and professional applications for cutting grass and light brush. The cutting attachments include a trimmer head and metal blade. The trimmers are about 72 inches long. They are colored red and gray with either a bike or loop handle configuration. Three models are recalled in two engine sizes measured in cubic centimeters.  They are: 36cc models 8371 S and 8371 T, and a 40.2cc model 8421 T engine displacement. The brand name “efco” and model number are printed on the front of the engine and the brand name also appears on the wand.

Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received eight reports of incidents, including one resulting in singed hair. No serious injury or property damage have been reported. 

Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit.

Sold at
Authorized efco dealers at both retail stores and online, and Menards stores between June 2009 and July 2013 for about $400.

Manufacturer
Emak USA, Inc., of Wooster, Ohio

Manufactured in
China

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Exmark recalls commercial walk-behind mowers due to injury hazard

Units
About 6,900 in the United States and 330 in Canada

Description
This recall involves 2013 Exmark Commercial 30” Walk-Behind Mowers, model ECKA30 and serial numbers ranging from 313605897 to 313660824. The phrases “Commercial 30” and “Exmark” are printed on the front of the black and red mower. “Exmark” is also printed on the side of the mower. The model and serial numbers are located on a decal affixed to the engine base above the left rear tire.

Incidents/Injuries
None

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Exmark for a free repair.

Sold at
Exmark dealers nationwide from November 2012 through October 2013 for about $1,800.

Distributor
Exmark Manufacturing Company, Inc., from Beatrice, Neb.

Manufactured in
Mexico