March 27, 2003
The Toro Company, of
Bloomington, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 3,400 Toro Snow Commander
snowthrowers. The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk
for fire and injury.
This recall includes 2001 Toro Snow Commander snowthrowers with model number
38600 (serial numbers between 210000001 and 210999999) and model number 38602
(serial numbers between 210000001 and 210999999). The model and serial numbers
are located on the rear of the axle plate between the wheels.
The snowthrowers were sold nationwide October 2000 through March 2003 for
between $850 and $950.
Consumers should stop using these Toro snowthrowers and contact their local
Toro Authorized Service Dealer to find out if the snowthrower is included in
the recall. If necessary, the dealer will schedule a time to install a free
replacement fuel tank. For more information, contact Toro at (800) 689-8671
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Saturday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at http://www.toro.com/safety/recall_fulltext.cgi?doc_id=14.
The Toro Company has notified registered owners directly.