Toro · Recalled
Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard
The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.
- 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
- Reports
- 500
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Toro Dealers in the United States and Canada from September 2009-March 2011.
- Product type
- Snow Throwers or Blowers
- Made in
- Mexico, United States
- Recalled by
- The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Incident log
There have been about 500 reports of carburetor leaks. There were no reports of fire or injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair.
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
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 APR 26 2011; last revised JUN 07 2016.
