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The Toro Co. (NYSE: TTC) has issued a recall of one of its Toro Power Max Snowthrowers due to a potential amputation hazard.
What Happened: The Bloomington, Minnesota-headquartered company said its Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with Model Number 37802 are being recalled due to a defective auger that could fail to disengage when the control lever is released.
The company said it received five reports of a problematic auger and while no injuries have been reported, the worst-case scenario would involve the potential for amputation.
Approximately 6,700 machines are being recalled. These products, which retail for roughly $1,200, were manufactured in Juarez, Mexico and sold through the retail and e-commerce channels of Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Toro’s authorized dealers between November 2020 and January 2021.
About 6,700 snowblowers recalled due to amputation hazard
Updated Feb 18, 2021;
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Toro has recalled about 6,700 snowblowers that pose an amputation hazard when used.
According to the recall from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission the auger on Toro’s Power Max Snowthrowers can fail to disengage when the control lever is released, causing an amputation hazard.
The 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 machine.
The machines were manufactured in Juarez, Mexico and distributed by the Toro Company of Bloomington, Minnesota.
To date, the company has received five reports of incidents related to auger failing to disengage when the control lever is released. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units
Hazard: The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Edsal toll-free at 833-232-5287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at Edsal.com and click on Talk to us for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves Edsal 5-Tier Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units used to store heavy items. The units have gray or black-colored steel frames and five plywood shelves. The recalled units include model numbers CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824 and CR4824-BLK. CR3618 and CR3618-BLK are 72 inches in height, 18 inches deep and 36 inches wide. Models CR4824 and CR4824-BLK are 72 inches in height, 24 inches deep and
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Recall Summary
Name of Product: DeWALT® cordless kerosene forced-air heaters
Hazard: The heaters can re-start unexpectedly while in standby mode if the room temperature falls below the thermostat set point, posing fire and carbon monoxide poisoning hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Enerco for a free replacement corded heater.
Consumer Contact:
Enerco Group at 800-964-4328 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.enercogroupinc.com and click on the Support drop down to find recalls, or directly at www.enercogroupinc.com/recall for more information.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Junction Tall Chests and Low Dressers
Hazard: The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests and/or dressers if they are not properly anchored to a wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact CB2 for instructions on how to receive full store credit or a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
CB2 at 800-451-8217 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday; or online at www.cb2.com and click on Recalls located at the bottom of the page for more information.