Reported Feb 17, 2021
Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard
The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Toro Power Max Snowthrowers
- Amount recalled
- About 6,700
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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