CPSC recall · Reported December 11, 2008
The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile 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 …
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. recalled The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured be….
The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards was recalled by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. in December 11, 2008. Reason: The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive …. Verify recall #09062 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic….
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- agency class
- December 11, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09062 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002. The recalled units 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 (shown by the letter "A" in the picture). 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09062 |
| Date reported | December 11, 2008 |
| Date initiated | December 11, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 900,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
- Check the recall number (09062) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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