The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-12-11). Hazards: injury. Models: 51586. About 900,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09062 |
| Published | 2008-12-11 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Blowers |
| Products | Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers |
| Firm named in the title | The Toro Company |
| Firms | The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 900,000 |
| Model numbers | 51586 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Toro dealers and various mass retailers nationwide including The Home Depot, Lowes, Target and K-Mart stores from January 2000 through late December 2002 for about $32. |
Description
The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002. The recalled units have serial numbers that range between 000055100 and 220255609. There are two decals on the main housing of the blower. One decal reads, "TORO Power Sweep" and the decal on the opposite side of the blower contains the model number and serial number (shown by the letter "A" in the picture). The recalled units can be identified by a black impeller fan, which can be seen through the air inlet screen on the bottom of the unit.
Hazard
The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
Incidents and injuries
Toro has received 162 reports of broken impellers, including 28 reports of minor cuts and bruises resulting from projected impeller pieces.
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