A popular snow browser is being recalled due to a security threat as severe winter storms have blown over most of the US
According to a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Toro reminds 6,700 snow blowers because a faulty drill cannot disconnect when the lever is released.
No injuries were reported, the CPSC said. But five cases of failure have been reported to Toro.
Toro recalls model year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE snow throwers due to amputation hazard.
(Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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The recall of the Bloomington, Minnesota, involves the Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with model number 37802, according to the notice.
The snowflakes were manufactured in Juarez, Mexico, and sold nationwide from November 2020 to January 2021 at The Home Depot, Ace Hardware and other Toro dealers for approximately $ 1200.
A popular snow blower is being recalled due to a security threat as severe winter storms have blown over much of the US (AP Photo / Julie Jacobson)
(AP)
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Consumers can check the model and serial number on the back of their Snowthrowers. A list of affected serial numbers is available on Toro’s website.
Anyone who has one of the snowflakes can call Toro at 833-254-8856 or visit Toro’s website to find a service dealer who can fix 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 the website.