CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Snowthrowers
The hazard
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
Incidents reported: Toro has received 29 reports of fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
What to do now
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.
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC