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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This
weekly newsletter covers:
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Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard
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The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard
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ROBERTSHAW CONTROLS CO. RECALLS GAS CONTROLS INSTALLED IN COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES FOR FIRE HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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. Name of Product: Robertshaw FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves (installed in commercial cooking appliances) Units: About 7,800 Manufacturer: Robertshaw Controls Co., of West Plains, Mo. Hazard: These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot light is extinguished. If this happens, gas can continue to flow to the main burner of the appliance, which poses a risk of a gas explosion and fire. Incidents/Injuries: Robertshaw Controls Co. has received one report of a gas ignition incident, which resulted in two minor injuries. Description: The FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas commercial cooking equipment, such as ranges, pasta cookers, deep fat fryers or griddles. The recalled FS Flame Switches were installed on the following commercial cooking equipment brands: Keating (of Chicago), PMI Food Equipment Group, Vulcan, Southbend, Blodgett, Toastmaster, and Wolf Range. The recalled FM Automatic Safety Valves were installed on the following commercial cooking equipment brands: Bari (Restaurant and Pizzeria), Southbend, and Blodgett. The model and/or serial numbers can be found on the cooking appliance identification plate located on the appliance. For a list of appliances with recalled switches and valves, visit www.robertshaw.com Sold by: Original equipment manufacturers and food service equipment dealers to commercial food service providers (such as restaurants) nationwide from August 2005 through June 2006 for the FS Flame Switches and from April 2006 through June 2006 for FM Automatic Valves. Consumers who had cooking equipment installed or serviced before August 2005 are not affected. Manufactured In: United States Remedy: Consumers who believe they could have recalled safety valves on their cooking appliances should contact Robertshaw Controls Co. who will arrange for a free replacement, if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause. Consumer Contact: For more information, call Robertshaw Controls Co. toll-free at (800) 232-9389 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.robertshaw.com to review a list of the appliances with recalled switches and valves.
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THE TORO COMPANY EXPANDS RECALL OF SNOWTHROWERS POSING FIRE HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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. Name of Product: Toro Snow Commander and CCR Single Stage Snowthrowers (NOTE: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall announced in March 2003.) Units: About 84,000 Manufacturer: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. Hazard: The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury. Incidents/Injuries: Toro has received 882 additional reports of fuel tanks leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported. Description: This recall now involves 2001 and 2002 Toro Snow Commander and CCR model snowthrowers listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the axle plate between the wheels.
SNOW COMMANDER UNITS:
| Model | Serial Range | Snowthrower | Year | Retail Price |
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| 38600 | 220000001 to 220004072 | 24-inch Single Stage | 2002 | $860 |
| 38602 | 220000001 to 220005931 | 24-inch Electric Start | 2002 | $960 |
CCR UNITS:
| Model | Serial Range | Snowthrower | Year | Retail Price |
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| 38413 | 210010001 to 210020990 | 20-inch Single Stage | 2001 | $590 |
| 38419 | 210010001 to 210014725 | 20-inch Electric Start | 2001 | $690 |
| 38440 | 210010001 to 210015656 | 20-inch Single Stage | 2001 | $660 |
| 38445 | 210012082 to 210021964 | 20-inch Electric Start | 2001 | $760 |
| 38515 | 220000001 to 220013743 | 20-inch Single Stage | 2002 | $590 |
| 38516 | 220000001 to 220008930 | 20-inch Electric Start | 2002 | $690 |
| 38517 | 220000001 to 220010910 | 20-inch Single Stage | 2002 | $660 |
| 38518 | 220000210 to 220015932 | 20-inch Electric Start | 2002 | $760 |
Sold: Toro dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2000 through March 2006. Manufactured In: United States Remedy: Consumers should contact their local Toro Authorized Service Dealer to find out if their snowthrower is included in the recall. If necessary, the dealer will schedule a time and install a free replacement fuel tank. Consumer Contact: For more information contact Toro at (800) 689-8671 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday. Consumers also can visit the firm’s Web site at www.toro.com - the Toro Company has notified registered owners directly. 
DISCLAIMER: This column is not intended to create an attorney-client
relationship. The information contained in this update is general in nature.
Individual situations of readers may not fit the general educational
information described in the column. Readers are strongly encouraged to consult
with an attorney to evaluate individual situations and provide legal advice.
Any reliance on the information contained herein is taken at the reader's own
risk and should not be considered legal advice.
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