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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-04-26

Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard

Is my product affected?

Toro Power Clear Snowblower and the Toro 20" Recycler Mower

  • Brand The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Toro is recalling Power Clear PC-421Q Snowblowers and 20" Recycler Mowers because their carburetors can develop fuel leaks that may ignite when exposed to an ignition source, creating a fire or burn hazard. The snowblower recall affects Model 38588 with serial numbers 310000001 to 310999999 and 311000001 to 311003576, as well as Model 38589 with serial numbers 310000001 to 310999999 and 311000001 to 311999999. The mower recall involves Model 20323 with serial numbers 310000001 to 310999999. Model and serial numbers for both products are located on decals—underneath the rear of snowblowers and on the left rear of mowers.

Consumers who own affected products should immediately stop using them and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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?

Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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