The Toro Company Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
CPSC recall 07253 · announced July 26, 2007 · The Toro · 900,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002. The electric blowers have serial numbers that range between 000055100 and 220255609. There are two decals on the main housing of the blower. One decal reads, "TORO Power Sweep" and the decal on the opposite side of the blower contains the model number and serial number. The recalled units can be identified by a black impeller fan, which can be seen through the air inlet screen on the bottom of the unit.
The hazard
The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Toro has received 154 reports of broken impellers, including 21 reports of minor cuts and bruises resulting from projected impeller pieces.
Sold at: Toro dealers and various mass retailers nationwide including The Home Depot, Lowe's, Target and K-Mart stores from January 2000 through late December 2002 for about $32.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Toro at (888) 279-3191 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also visit the Toro web site at www.toro.com. The Toro Company has notified registered owners directly.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.