Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard
Recall 21080 · Feb 17, 2021 · Toro
6,700
units affected
6,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21080
- Date
- Feb 17, 2021
- Company
- Toro
- Units affected
- 6,700
- Product
- Toro Power Max Snowthrowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toro power max snowthrowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.