Recalls / 2006-08-03

The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard

06224 · Recalled 2006-08-03 · CPSC page

Description

This recall now involves 2001 and 2002 Toro Snow Commander and CCR model snowthrowers listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the axle plate between the wheels. SNOW COMMANDER UNITS: Model Serial Range Snowthrower Year Retail Price 38600 220000001 to 220004072 24-inch Single Stage 2002 $860 38602 220000001 to 220005931 24-inch Electric Start 2002 $960 CCR UNITS: Model Serial Range Snowthrower Year Retail Price 38413 210010001 to 210020990 20-inch Single Stage 2001 $590 38419 210010001 to 210014725 20-inch Electric Start 2001 $690 38440 210010001 to 210015656 20-inch Single Stage 2001 $660 38445 210012082 to 210021964 20-inch Electric Start 2001 $760 38515 220000001 to 220013743 20-inch Single Stage 2002 $590 38516 220000001 to 220008930 20-inch Electric Start 2002 $690 38517 220000001 to 220010910 20-inch Single Stage 2002 $660 38518 220000210 to 220015932 20-inch Electric Start 2002 $760

Hazards

The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.

Reported injuries

Toro has received 882 additional reports of fuel tanks leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should contact their local Toro Authorized Service Dealer to find out if their snowthrower is included in the recall. If necessary, the dealer will schedule a time and install a free replacement fuel tank.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers		About 84,000

Parties

Manufacturer: The Toro Company
Made in: United States
Sold at: Toro dealers, Home Depot from September 2000 through March 2006.

Consumer contact

For more information contact Toro at (800) 689-8671 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.toro.com - the Toro Company has notified registered owners directly.

Source: CPSC recall 06224. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.