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CPSC recall · Reported July 14, 2010

Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard

Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, po…

Recall #
10299
Affected scope
About 35,700 in the United States and 2,300 in Canada
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The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. recalled This recall involves Toro® Power Clear 180 Single Stage snow blowers. The recalled snow b….

Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. in July 14, 2010. Reason: Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can sti…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately check to see if their snow blowers are included in this reca…. Verify recall #10299 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can sti….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10299 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.

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Product description

This recall involves Toro® Power Clear 180 Single Stage snow blowers. The recalled snow blowers have model numbers 38272 and 38282. Serial numbers included in the recall range from 310000001 through 310999999. The model and serial number can be found on a decal on the lower right side of the snow blower.

Reason for recall

Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately check to see if their snow blowers are included in this recall and contact an authorized Toro service dealer to arrange a free repair. To obtain the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should contact Toro.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 10299
Date reported July 14, 2010
Date initiated July 14, 2010
Recalling firm The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Affected scope About 35,700 in the United States and 2,300 in Canada
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 immediately check to see if their snow blowers are included in this recall and contact an authorized Toro servic…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Toro® Power Clear 180 Single Stage snow blowers. The recalled snow blowers have model numbers 38272 and 38282. Serial numbers included in the recall range from 310000001 through 310999999. The model and serial number can be found on a decal on the lower right side of the snow blower.. Recalled by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.. Units affected: About 35,700 in the United States and 2,300 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately check to see if their snow blowers are included in this recall and contact an authorized Toro service dealer to arrange a free repair. To obtain the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should contact Toro.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 14, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10299.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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