Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The Toro Company is recalling Power Clear 180 Single Stage snow blowers because ethanol in gasoline can corrode the carburetor needle, causing it to stick open and leak fuel. This fuel leak creates a fire hazard for consumers. Although there have been 2,200 reports of leaks, no fires or injuries have been reported so far. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/5955-toro-power-clear-180-snow-blowers-recalled-for-fire-hazard.
“Toro Power Clear 180 Snow Blower Recall: Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/5955-toro-power-clear-180-snow-blowers-recalled-for-fire-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #292 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Snow-Blowers-Recalled-by-The-Toro-Company-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 14, 2010, that The Toro Company is recalling Power Clear 180 snow blowers due to a fire hazard. Owners should contact an authorized Toro service dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Toro
Product: Power Clear 180 Single Stage Snow Blowers
Model numbers: 38272 and 38282
Serial numbers: 310000001 through 310999999
Sold at: Toro dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2009 through May 2010
What to do
Consumers should immediately check to see if their snow blowers are included in this recall and contact an authorized Toro service dealer to arrange a free repair. To obtain the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should contact Toro.
The hazard
Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Toro has received 2,200 reports of carburetor leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show The Toro Company has two other recalls on record since April 26, 2011. Other recent recalls include the Feb. 17, 2021, Power Max Snowthrower recall for an amputation hazard and the April 26, 2011, snowblowers and mowers recall for fire hazards. Similar recent recalls of other products include the Oct. 30, 2025, Polaris Ranger XP 1000 vehicles recall for fire hazard risk, the Jan. 29, 2026, Northern Tool hot water pressure washers recall for fire hazard from fan wheel failure, and the Oct. 22, 2026, VQQQ patio heater recall for fire and burn hazard.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the decal on the lower right side of the snow blower for model numbers 38272 or 38282 and serial numbers ranging from 310000001 through 310999999.
Brand
Toro
Product
Power Clear 180 Single Stage Snow Blowers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Your Model Number
Verify if your snow blower has model number 38272 or 38282 and a serial number between 310000001 and 310999999.
Contact Toro for Repair
Call Toro toll-free at (877) 738-4440 or visit www.toro.com to find an authorized service dealer for a free repair.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately check to see if their snow blowers are included in this recall and contact an authorized Toro service dealer to arrange a free repair. To obtain the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should contact Toro.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Toro dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2009 through May 2010 for between $400 and $440.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Toro
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toro to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 292 — Toro Power Clear 180 Snow Blower Recall: Fire Hazard
Hello,
I own a Toro Power Clear 180 Snow Blower Recall: Fire Hazard that is covered by recall 292 from Toro.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately check to see if their snow blowers are included in this recall and contact an authorized Toro service dealer to arrange a free repair. To obtain the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should contact Toro.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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