The Toro Company Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-07-26 · 07253
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
07253
Date
2007-07-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Toro dealers and various mass retailers nationwide including The Home Depot, Lowe's, Target and K-Mart stores from January 2000 through late December 2002 for about $32.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002. The electric blowers 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. 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.