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The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard

Reported: August 3, 2006 Initiated: August 3, 2006 #06224

Product 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

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.. Units affected: About 84,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 3, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06224.