August 3, 2006
The Toro Company is expanding a snowblower recall originally announced in March 2003. The latest recall affects about 84,000 Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers.
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
Toro has received 882 additional reports of fuel tanks leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
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.
| 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 |
The units were sold by Toro dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2000 through March 2006.
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.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).