Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard

The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.

Recall #: 21080
Affected scope: About 6,700

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. recalled This recall involves Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with Model Numb….

Toro Recalls Power Max Snowthrowers Due to Amputation Hazard was recalled by The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. in February 17, 2021. Reason: The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and conta…. Verify recall #21080 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard..

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agency class: February 17, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21080 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with Model Number 37802. The model and serial number are located on the back of the snowthrower. Serial numbers included in this recall are listed on Toro's website at https://www.toro.com/en/product-safety-information/product-recall-information.

Reason for recall

The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	21080
Date reported	February 17, 2021
Date initiated	February 17, 2021
Recalling firm	The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Affected scope	About 6,700
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free r…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The auger can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toro Power Max Snowthrower and contact a Toro authorized dealer for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 17, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21080.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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