The Toro Company Reannounces Recall of Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #09062
Recall Date
2008-12-11
Manufacturer
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Units Affected
About 900,000
Products Involved
Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
Reported Injuries
Toro has received 162 reports of broken impellers, including 28 reports of minor cuts and bruises resulting from projected impeller pieces.
Sold At
Toro dealers and various mass retailers nationwide including The Home Depot, Lowes, Target and K-Mart stores from January 2000 through late December 2002 for about $32.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002. The recalled units 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 (shown by the letter "A" in the picture). 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.
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