The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards

Recalled December 11, 2008 · CPSC recall 09062 · The Toro

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.

Units

About 900,000

Incidents / injuries

Toro has received 162 reports of broken impellers, including 28 reports of minor cuts and bruises resulting from projected impeller pieces.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.

Contact

For more information, contact Toro at (888) 279-3191 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday. Consumers can also visit the Toro web site at www.toro.com. The Toro Company has notified registered owners directly.

Product

Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers

Manufacturer(s)

The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.

Retailers

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.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →