The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03102·Announced 2003-03-27

Toro Recalls 2001 Snow Commander Snowthrowers Due to Fuel Tank Cracking

The Toro Company is recalling 2001 Snow Commander snowthrowers because the plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a fire and injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and injury from fuel leaks) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The Toro Company is recalling approximately 3,400 units of the 2001 Toro Snow Commander snowthrower. The recall covers model numbers 38600 and 38602 with serial numbers between 210000001 and 210999999. These snowthrowers were sold nationwide from October 2000 through March 2003 for between $850 and $950.

The recall is being issued because the plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, which poses a risk of fire and injury. Toro has received 29 reports of fuel leaking, but no fires or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these snowthrowers and contact their local Toro Authorized Service Dealer to determine if their unit is included in the recall. If necessary, the dealer will schedule a time to install a free replacement fuel tank. For more information, consumers can contact Toro at (800) 689-8671 or visit www.toro.com.

The recalled product

Product
2001 Toro Snow Commander snowthrowers
Manufacturer
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Snowthrowers
Hazard
Affected units
3,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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