Missed It By One
Posted by Slobokan @ 00:28 · 272 words · print
When I saw this recall, I had to go check the one we have in the garage. Our model is the very next serial number after this one.
Name of Product: Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers
Manufacturer: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Toro has received 154 reports of broken impellers, including 21 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 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.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
The one we own is model number 51587. I'll be keeping my eye out to see if they expand this recall. In the meantime, if you own one of these, 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. You can also visit their website at www.toro.com for more details.
Posted by Mom
July 27, 2007 @ 01:40
Be Careful with it….I still have my electric blower and am bringing it with me…
Love you lots and lots
Posted by Marten
July 28, 2007 @ 22:53
51591 – I guess mine was just wishful thinking. hahaha Still works well so I can't complain.