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Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC · 10299 · published 2010-07-14

CPSC campaign 10299

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.

Remedy

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 text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.

Power Clear 180 Single Stage Snow Blowers

Brands in this recall

The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.

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