The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Release #06-224 Firm's Hotline: (800) 689-8671
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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 84,000

Manufacturer: 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:

Model	Serial Range	Snowthrower	Year	Retail Price
38600	220000001 to 220004072	24-inch Single Stage	2002	$860
38602	220000001 to 220005931	24-inch Electric Start	2002	$960

CCR UNITS:

Model	Serial Range	Snowthrower	Year	Retail Price
38413	210010001 to 210020990	20-inch Single Stage	2001	$590
38419	210010001 to 210014725	20-inch Electric Start	2001	$690
38440	210010001 to 210015656	20-inch Single Stage	2001	$660
38445	210012082 to 210021964	20-inch Electric Start	2001	$760
38515	220000001 to 220013743	20-inch Single Stage	2002	$590
38516	220000001 to 220008930	20-inch Electric Start	2002	$690
38517	220000001 to 220010910	20-inch Single Stage	2002	$660
38518	220000210 to 220015932	20-inch Electric Start	2002	$760

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

Manufactured In: United States

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.

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.