The Toro Company is recalling Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with model number 37802 because the auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released. This mechanical failure poses a serious amputation hazard to users operating the equipment. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and seek a free repair from an authorized dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2910-toro-power-max-snowthrower-recall-amputation-hazard.
“Toro Power Max Snowthrower Recall: Amputation Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2910-toro-power-max-snowthrower-recall-amputation-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8999 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Toro-Recalls-Power-Max-Snowthrowers-Due-to-Amputation-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 17, 2021, that The Toro Company is recalling Power Max Snowthrowers due to an amputation hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Toro
Product: Power Max Snowthrower
Model Year: 2021
Model Number: 37802
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair. Contact Toro toll-free at 833-254-8856 to access the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system, or online at www.Toro.com/locator.
The hazard
The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard. The firm has received five reports of incidents related to this issue, but no injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show The Toro Company has two other recalls on record since July 14, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall (Aug. 6, 2026), STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blowers Recall (Nov. 6, 2025), and Can-Am ATVs Recall (May 14, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the back of your snowthrower for Model Number 37802 and the serial number. The product was sold at The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, 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.
Brand
Toro
Product
Toro Power Max Snowthrowers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using the snowthrower
Immediately cease operation of the recalled unit to prevent potential amputation injuries.
Contact an authorized dealer
Call Toro toll-free at 833-254-8856 or visit www.Toro.com/locator to find a nearby authorized service dealer for a free repair.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “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.”
Subject: Recall 8999 — Toro Power Max Snowthrower Recall: Amputation Hazard
Hello,
I own a Toro Power Max Snowthrower Recall: Amputation Hazard that is covered by recall 8999 from Toro.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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