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Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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 Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers
(NOTE: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall announced in March 2003.)
Units: About 84,000
Manufacturer: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard: The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
Incidents/Injuries: Toro has received 882 additional reports of fuel tanks leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall now involves 2001 and 2002 Toro Snow Commander and CCR model snowthrowers listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the axle plate between the wheels.
| Model | Serial Range | Snowthrower | Year | Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38600 | 220000001 to 220004072 | 24-inch Single Stage | 2002 | $860 |
| 38602 | 220000001 to 220005931 | 24-inch Electric Start | 2002 | $960 |
CCR UNITS:
| Model | Serial Range | Snowthrower | Year | Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38413 | 210010001 to 210020990 | 20-inch Single Stage | 2001 | $590 |
| 38419 | 210010001 to 210014725 | 20-inch Electric Start | 2001 | $690 |
| 38440 | 210010001 to 210015656 | 20-inch Single Stage | 2001 | $660 |
| 38445 | 210012082 to 210021964 | 20-inch Electric Start | 2001 | $760 |
| 38515 | 220000001 to 220013743 | 20-inch Single Stage | 2002 | $590 |
| 38516 | 220000001 to 220008930 | 20-inch Electric Start | 2002 | $690 |
| 38517 | 220000001 to 220010910 | 20-inch Single Stage | 2002 | $660 |
| 38518 | 220000210 to 220015932 | 20-inch Electric Start | 2002 | $760 |
Sold: Toro dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2000 through March 2006.
Manufactured In: United States
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.
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.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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