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Certain Toro Power Max snow throwers recalled due to injury hazard
Common name: 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.
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Thank you for the heads up on Toro Snowblowers, this does not affect me which my Toro is three years old and no problems. In turn my machine is the very best blower I have ever owned. Thank You;