Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• Toro Power Max Snowthrowers · About 6,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

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.

Recall history and context

Toro appears in 14 CPSC recalls on record. See all Toro recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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