Product Recall Number: 21-080
Why was Toro Power Max Snowthrowers recalled?
The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.
Product Recall Number: 21-080
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2021-02-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Toro Power Max Snowthrowers
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.
Hazard Description: The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 6,700
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.
Sold At: 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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Juarez, Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed