CPSC, The Toro Company Announce Recall of Snowthrowers
Source: CPSC Recall #03102
Recall Date
2003-03-27
Manufacturer
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Units Affected
About 3,400
Products Involved
2001 Toro Snow Commander snowthrowers
Hazard
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these Toro snowthrowers and contact their local Toro Authorized Service Dealer to find out if the snowthrower is included in the recall. If necessary, the dealer will schedule a time to install a free replacement fuel tank.
Reported Injuries
Toro has received 29 reports of fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Sold At
The snowthrowers were sold nationwide, October 2000 through March 2003, for between $850 and $950.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall includes 2001 Toro Snow Commander snowthrowers with model number 38600 (serial numbers between 210000001 and 210999999) and model number 38602 (serial numbers between 210000001 and 210999999). The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the axle plate, between the wheels.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28