WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Toro Power Clear Snowblower and the Toro 20″ Recycler Mower
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| Snowblowers: | About 18,000 in the U.S. and 5,000 in Canada | |
| Mowers: | About 6,000 in the U.S. and 200 in Canada |
Manufacturer: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard: The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been about 500 reports of carburetor leaks. There were no reports of fire or injury.
| Description: | |||
| Toro PC-421Q Snowblowers: | The model/serial numbers are found on a decal on the underside of the rear of the unit. Model and serial numbers are: | ||
| Model Number | Serial Number | ||
| 38588 | 310000001 to 310999999 and 311000001 to 311003576 | ||
| 38589 | 310000001 to 310999999 and 311000001 to 311999999 | ||
| Toro 20″ Recycler Mower: | The model and serial numbers are found on a decal on the left rear of the mower. Model 20323; Serial number 310000001 to 310999999. |
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Sold at: Toro Dealers in the United States and Canada from September 2009-March 2011.
Manufactured in: Mower in Mexico; Snowblower in the United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, including the name of a dealer near you, contact Toro toll free at 877-738-4440 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, or visit Toro’s website: www.toro.com
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| 20″ Recycler Model 20323 Mower | Model and Serial Number Location |
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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov
Source: cpsc.gov
