'AMPUTATION HAZARD': Hundreds of snowblowers sold in Canada part of Health Canada recall

Health Canada is warning Canadians about a recall involving more than 600 snowblowers.

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, Health Canada said in its recall warning.

Affected products were manufactured in Juarez, Mexico between September 21, 2020 and December 29, 2020.

Home Depot confirmed in an email less than 10 of these snowblowers were sold on its website.

"This recalled product was not available for sale in our stores. Prior to the recall, only a small number of units were sold on homedepot.ca and we have removed it from our online assortment," spokesperson Anastasia Georgakakos said. "The health and safety of our customers is our top priority and we are working with our vendor partner to ensure that customers who purchased the recalled product are notified and informed of next steps."

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.

The identified "hazard" involves the roll pins located in the handle latching assembly that could crack and fall out, preventing the auger/impeller from being disengaged, Health Canada said.

"This would cause the auger/impeller to spin at full speed any time the engine is running, posing a potential injury hazard to users," according to the recall statement.

Toro says on its website the potential issue also poses an "amputation hazard."

As of Jan. 26, the company has received four reports of missing roll pins in Canada, and no reports of injuries.

The company reported that 679 units of the affected product were sold in Canada between November 2020 and January 2021.

"Consumers should immediately stop using the product and locate a Toro authorized service dealer near them to schedule an inspection of their machine and to make any necessary repairs," according to the Health Canada recall.

Here's a photo of the recalled product:

To locate a Toro authorized service dealer near them, customers may access the company's website or call

833-254-8856 toll free to access the 24-hour Toro Dealer locator system.