Recalls / 2007-07-26

The Toro Company Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards

07253 · Recalled 2007-07-26 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Toro has received 154 reports of broken impellers, including 21 reports of minor cuts and bruises resulting from projected impeller pieces.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers		About 900,000

Parties

Manufacturer: The Toro Company
Made in: United States
Sold at: Toro dealers, various mass retailers nationwide including The Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, K-Mart stores

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.

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Source: CPSC recall 07253. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.