Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard
USToro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard
Recalling Firm: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with Model Number 37802. The model and serial number are located on the back of the snowthrower. Serial numbers included in this recall are listed on Toro's website at https://www.toro.com/en/product-safety-information/product-recall-information.
Affected Products
Toro Power Max Snowthrowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Toro-Recalls-Power-Max-Snowthrowers-Due-to-Amputation-Hazard |
| Title | Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1-1_0.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrower, Model 37802 |
| Hazards › Name | The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received five reports of incidents related to auger failing to disengage when the control lever is released. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Toro Power Max Snowthrowers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,700 |
| Recall I D | 8999 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Toro Authorized Dealers nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com, www.acehardware.com, and www.toro.com from November 2020 through January 2021 for about $1,200. |
| Recall Date | 2021-02-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with Model Number 37802. The model and serial number are located on the back of the snowthrower. Serial numbers included in this recall are listed on Toro's website at https://www.toro.com/en/product-safety-information/product-recall-information. |
| Recall Number | 21080 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Toro toll-free at 833-254-8856 to access the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system, or online at www.Toro.com/locator to locate a Toro authorized service dealer near you. |
| Last Publish Date | 2021-02-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
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