CPSC recall 11-207, announced April 26, 2011, covers Toro Power Clear Snowblower and the Toro 20" Recycler Mower. The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard. The notice cites 500 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair. Recall contact: call 877-738-4440, or go to www.toro.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Incidents and injuries
There have been about 500 reports of carburetor leaks. There were no reports of fire or injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toro
- Manufacturer
- The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 11-207
- Units
- 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
- Manufactured in
- Mexico, United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Toro Dealers in the United States and Canada from September 2009-March 2011.
Toro Power Clear Snowblower and the Toro 20" Recycler Mower
CPSC product type: Snow Throwers or Blowers
Recall contact information
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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