CPSC2006-08-03
The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard
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 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.
Sold at
Toro dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2000 through March 2006.
Affected count
About 84,000
Injuries reported
Toro has received 882 additional reports of fuel tanks leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers
Consumer contact
For more information contact Toro at (800) 689-8671 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.toro.com - the Toro Company has notified registered owners directly.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/The-Toro-Company-Expands-Recall-of-Snowthrowers-Posing-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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