The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
Recall 09062 · Dec 11, 2008 · The Toro Company Reannounces
900,000
units affected
900,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09062
- Date
- Dec 11, 2008
- Company
- The Toro Company Reannounces
- Units affected
- 900,000
- Product
- Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers
- Product type
- Blowers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002. The recalled units have serial numbers that range between 000055100 and 220255609. There are two decals on the main housing of the blower. One decal reads, "TORO Power Sweep" and the decal on the opposite side of the blower contains the model number and serial number (shown by the letter "A" in the picture). The recalled units can be identified by a black impeller fan, which can be seen through the air inlet screen on the bottom of the unit.
What can happen
The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Toro has received 162 reports of broken impellers, including 28 reports of minor cuts and bruises resulting from projected impeller pieces.
- Sold at
- Toro dealers and various mass retailers nationwide including The Home Depot, Lowes, Target and K-Mart stores from January 2000 through late December 2002 for about $32.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toro power sweep electric blowers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
What is the hazard?
The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.
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.