Toro Recalls Power Clear Snow Blowers and Recycler Mowers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 17 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Toro Power Clear Snowblower and the Toro 20" Recycler Mower

Units:
	Snowblowers:	About 18,000 in the U.S. and 5,000 in Canada
	Mowers:	About 6,000 in the U.S. and 200 in Canada

Manufacturer: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.

Hazard: The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been about 500 reports of carburetor leaks. There were no reports of fire or injury.

Description:
	Toro PC-421Q Snowblowers:		The model/serial numbers are found on a decal on the underside of the rear of the unit. Model and serial numbers are:
		Model Number	Serial Number
		38588	310000001 to 310999999 and 311000001 to 311003576
		38589	310000001 to 310999999 and 311000001 to 311999999
	Toro 20" Recycler Mower:		The model and serial numbers are found on a decal on the left rear of the mower.   Model 20323; Serial number 310000001 to 310999999.

Sold at: Toro Dealers in the United States and Canada from September 2009-March 2011.

Manufactured in: Mower in Mexico; Snowblower in the United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, including the name of a dealer near you, contact Toro toll free at 877-738-4440 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, or visit Toro's website: www.toro.com