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Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard

Agency Publication Date: February 17, 2021
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Summary

The Toro Company is recalling approximately 6,700 Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers (Model 37802). The snowthrower's auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, which poses a serious amputation hazard to users. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled equipment and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair, as detailed in the "What You Should Do" section.

Risk

The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard. The manufacturer has received five reports of the auger failing to disengage, though no injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Stop using the recalled Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrower immediately.
  2. Check the back of your snowthrower to confirm the Model Number is 37802 and find your serial number.
  3. Verify if your unit is affected by checking your serial number against the list on the Toro website at https://www.toro.com/en/product-safety-information/product-recall-information.
  4. Contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair. You can find a dealer by calling Toro toll-free at 833-254-8856 to access the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system, or by visiting www.Toro.com/locator.
  5. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

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 to locate a Toro authorized service dealer near you.

Affected Products

Product: Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrower
Model:
37802
Date Ranges: November 2020 through January 2021

Product Images

Recalled Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrower, Model 37802

Recalled Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrower, Model 37802

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 21080
Status: Active
Manufacturer: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: Mexico
Units Affected: About 6,700
Distributed To: Nationwide
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.
Agency Last Updated: February 17, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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