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CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Snowthrowers

U.S. CPSCFireMar 27, 2003
Recalled 2001 Toro Snow Commander snowthrower
Recalled 2001 Toro Snow Commander snowthrower

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Toro has received 29 reports of fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

The snowthrowers were sold nationwide, October 2000 through March 2003, for between $850 and $950.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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