SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20141124-EF5E8-1443786. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: The Toro Co. 38180 (CCR 2000 snowblower). Incident: The consumer would like to file a report on his unit that he feels poses a fire hazard. On 11/20/14 the consumer used the unit for about 35 minutes. When he was done he stored his unit in his shed. The consumer's wife informed the consumer that she smelled gas in the shed. The consumer noticed that the unit was leaking gas from the seam of the gas tank. The last time the consumer used the unit was last winter. The consumer states he uses the unit approximately 6-10 times a year and each time for about 35 minutes. The consumer states the unit has worked well in the almost 19 years that he has had it. The consumer has not had any prior incidents.The consumer reduced the engine speed. He performed an adjustment and states he is a licensed airplane mechanic who is equipped to make the modifications. The consumer has not contacted the firm or the retailer. He plans to contact the firm and the retailer for a replacement part or any form of assistance.