The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard
Recall 06224 · Aug 3, 2006 · The Toro Company
84,000
units affected
84,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06224
- Date
- Aug 3, 2006
- Company
- The Toro Company
- Units affected
- 84,000
- Product
- Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers
- Product type
- Snow Blowers & Throwers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Toro has received 882 additional reports of fuel tanks leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toro dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2000 through March 2006.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toro snow commander and ccr single stage snowthrowers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.