A popular snow blower is being called a recall because of a security risk, as strong winter storms are blowing across much of the U.S.
Toro is recalling 6,700 snow blowers because a defective auger may not disengage when the lever is released, representing an amputation risk, according to a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
No injuries were reported, said the CPSC. But five cases of failure have been reported to Toro.
The Toro recall involves the 2021 model year of the Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers because of an amputation risk.
(Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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The recall from the Bloomington, Minnesota based company involves 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with model number 37802, according to the notice.
Snow blowers were manufactured in Juarez, Mexico, and sold nationwide at The Home Depot, Ace Hardware and other Toro resellers from November 2020 to January 2021 for about $ 1,200.
A popular snow blower is being recalled because of a security risk, as severe winter storms are blowing across much of the United States (AP Photo / Julie Jacobson)
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Consumers can check the model and serial number on the back of their snowblowers. A list of the affected serial numbers is available on the Toro website.
Anyone who has one of the snow blowers can call Toro at 833-254-8856 or visit the Toro website to find a service reseller to repair the problem for free.
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Any consumer who has had an incident with the product can report it to the CPSC on its website.