Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard
Recalled 2021-02-17. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 6,700Units
2021-02-17Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.
- Injuries
- 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.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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