Certain Toro Power Max snow throwers recalled due to injury hazard
- Starting date:
- February 17, 2021
- Posting date:
- February 17, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-75005
Last updated:
2021-02-17
Summary
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Product:
Toro Power Max 826 OHAE snow thrower. -
Issue:
Roll pins may fail, resulting in the auger and impeller spinning at full speed any time the engine is running, posing an injury hazard to users. -
What to do:
Consumers should immediately stop using their machine and contact a Toro Authorized Service Dealer.
Affected products
2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE snow thrower, model 37802
Product description
This recall involves the Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE snow thrower with model number 37802 and UPC 021038378022.
The model number and UPC can be found on a sticker at the rear of the snow thrower.
Affected products were manufactured in Juarez, Mexico between September 21, 2020 and December 29, 2020.
A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available at: https://www.toro.com/en/product-safety-information/product-recall-information.
Hazard identified
The roll pins located in the handle latching assembly could crack and fall out, preventing the auger/impeller from being disengaged. This would cause the auger/impeller to spin at full speed any time the engine is running, posing a potential injury hazard to users.
As of January 26 2021, the company has received 4 reports of missing roll pins in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Number sold
The company reported that 679 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from November, 2020 to January, 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Mexico
Companies
- Manufacturer
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The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington
55420
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and locate a Toro authorized service dealer near them to schedule an inspection of their machine and to make any necessary repairs.
To locate a Toro authorized service dealer near them, customers may access the company's website or call 833-254-8856 toll free to access the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.