The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21080·Announced 2021-02-17

Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard

Toro is recalling about 6,700 Power Max 826 OHAE snowthrowers because the auger may fail to disengage, posing an amputation hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (amputation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The Toro Company is recalling about 6,700 Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers, Model Number 37802. The recall is due to a hazard where the auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, which poses an amputation hazard. The model and serial number are located on the back of the snowthrower, and specific serial numbers are listed on Toro's website.

The firm has received five reports of incidents related to the auger failing to disengage, but no injuries have been reported. The affected snowthrowers were sold at The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Toro Authorized Dealers nationwide and online from November 2020 through January 2021 for about $1,200.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair. Consumers can call Toro toll-free at 833-254-8856 to access the 24-hour dealer locator system or visit www.Toro.com/locator to find a service dealer near them.

The recalled product

Product
Toro Power Max Snowthrowers
Manufacturer
The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Snowthrowers
Hazard
Affected units
6,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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