Class II - Moderate
The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Class I - Dangerous
The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Class I - Dangerous
Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Class I - Dangerous
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.
Class I - Dangerous
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.
Class I - Dangerous
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
Class I - Dangerous
The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
Class II - Moderate
The engines for these products had fuel lines that were too long and could possibly droop and come in contact with moving parts, which can cut the fuel lines, resulting in fuel leakage.
Class I - Dangerous
The riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires.