Toro recalls popular ‘Power Max Snowthrower’ due to possible amputation hazard
On February 17, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the Toro Company, the ever-popular manufacturer for a variety of lawn mowers and landscaping equipment with U.S. headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota, has recalled about 6,700 units of their Toro Power Max Snowthrower (Model Year 2021, Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrower, Model 37802,) manufactured in Juarez, Mexico, due to the possibility of an amputation hazard.
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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.
Incidents/Injuries: 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 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 https://www.toro.com/en from November 2020 through January 2021 for about $1,200.
Recall number: 21-080
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With most of the country dealing with severe winter weather including massive accumulations of ice and snow, a safe and well-functioning snowblower is a cherished and much sought-after item. Please stay safe out there when operating any snowblower. Read the owner’s manual.
(Source: CPSC – Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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