Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers

Description: The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2006 Release #06-224 Firm's Hotline: (800) 689-8671 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard 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. SNOW COMMANDER UNITS: 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. [Learn More]