CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Snowthrowers
CPSC recall 03102 · announced March 27, 2003 · The Toro · 3,400 units affected
The product
This recall includes 2001 Toro Snow Commander snowthrowers with model number 38600 (serial numbers between 210000001 and 210999999) and model number 38602 (serial numbers between 210000001 and 210999999). The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the axle plate, between the wheels.
The hazard
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these Toro snowthrowers and contact their local Toro Authorized Service Dealer to find out if the snowthrower is included in the recall. If necessary, the dealer will schedule a time to install a free replacement fuel tank.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Toro has received 29 reports of fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: The snowthrowers were sold nationwide, October 2000 through March 2003, for between $850 and $950.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Toro at (800) 689-8671 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.toro.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.