What's the Problem?
This recall affects Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with Model Number 37802, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) [1].
"The firm has received five reports of incidents related to the auger failing to disengage when the control lever is released," CPSC said. "No injuries have been reported."
The model and serial number can be found on the back of the snow thrower. Serial numbers affected by the recall are listed on Toro’s website at: https://www.toro.com/en/product-safety-information/product-recall-information.
The recalled snow throwers were sold online and at The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Toro Authorized Dealers nationwide from November 2020 through January 2021 for about $1,200.
If you purchased a snow thrower that is affected by this recall, you should stop using it immediately and contact your local Toro dealer for a free repair.
This recall began on February 17, 2021.
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