Recall: Leaf Blowers Pose Risk of Injury

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Toro Company, of Bloomington, MN, today announced voluntary recalls of Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers.
  About 900,000 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.
  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. Toro has received 154 reports of broken impellers, including 21 reports of minor cuts and bruises resulting from projected impeller pieces.
  Units were sold by 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. They were manufactured in the United States. Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Toro to receive a replacement blower.
  For more information, 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. Consumers can also visit the Toro web site at www.toro.com . The Toro Company has notified registered owners directly.