CPSC2003-03-27
CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Snowthrowers
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
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.
Sold at
The snowthrowers were sold nationwide, October 2000 through March 2003, for between $850 and $950.
Affected count
About 3,400
Injuries reported
Toro has received 29 reports of fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
2001 Toro Snow Commander snowthrowers
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-The-Toro-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Snowthrowers-Don't want to check this manually?
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