Toro · Recalled
Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard
Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 35,700 in the United States and 2,300 in Canada
- Reports
- 2,200
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $400–$440
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves Toro® Power Clear 180 Single Stage snow blowers. The recalled snow blowers have model numbers 38272 and 38282. Serial numbers included in the recall range from 310000001 through 310999999. The model and serial number can be found on a decal on the lower right side of the snow blower.
The file
- Sold at
- Toro dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2009 through May 2010 for between $400 and $440.
- Product type
- Snow Blowers & Throwers
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Incident log
Toro has received 2,200 reports of carburetor leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately check to see if their snow blowers are included in this recall and contact an authorized Toro service dealer to arrange a free repair. To obtain the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should contact Toro.
For additional information, contact Toro toll-free at (877) 738-4440 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.toro.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 14 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
