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Product Recall Number: 06-224

Why was Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers recalled?

The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.

Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers
Here's product recall specific data for Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers.

  • Product Recall Number: 06-224

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-08-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 84,000 Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers. The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.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 84,000Manufacturer: 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:ModelSerial RangeSnowthrowerYearRetail Price38600220000001 to 22000407224-inch Single Stage2002$86038602220000001 to 22000593124-inch Electric Start2002$960CCR UNITS:ModelSerial RangeSnowthrowerYearRetail Price38413210010001 to 21002099020-inch Single Stage2001$59038419210010001 to 21001472520-inch Electric Start2001$69038440210010001 to 21001565620-inch Single Stage2001$66038445210012082 to 21002196420-inch Electric Start2001$76038515220000001 to 22001374320-inch Single Stage2002$59038516220000001 to 22000893020-inch Electric Start2002$69038517220000001 to 22001091020-inch Single Stage2002$66038518220000210 to 22001593220-inch Electric Start2002$760Sold: Toro dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2000 through March 2006. Manufactured In: United StatesRemedy: 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.

  • Hazard Description: The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 84,000

  • Incidents: Toro has received 882 additional reports of fuel tanks leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Toro dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2000 through March 2006.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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