Toro Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers recall: Fire or Burn Hazard
Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard
Why was Toro Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers recalled?
The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair. Contact: 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Toro Power Clear Snowblower and the Toro 20" Recycler Mower
- Company
- The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
- Quantity
- 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
- Sold at
- Toro Dealers in the United States and Canada from September 2009-March 2011.
- Recall date
- April 26, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been about 500 reports of carburetor leaks. There were no reports of fire or injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.