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InjuryFebruary 17, 2011CPSC #11137

Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard

Brand
Product
Snow Throwers or Blowers
Units affected
1,500
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recalled snow blowers have a LCT StormForce engine with "Sno-Tek" printed across a metal handlebar plate. Snow blowers with model numbers 920402 and 920403 and UPC codes 5105803094 and 5105803095 are included in this recall. Only snow blowers with engine model number PW1HK18650781DE-ABGOQUVE1M with serial numbers ranging from 1065H04008325A through 1065H04012104A are affected by this recall. The product model number and UPC codes are printed on a label attached to the outside of the gear box near the left wheel.

Hazard

The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

United States, China

Where it was sold

  • Home Depot and Ariens authorized dealers nationwide and HD.com in Canada from August 2010 through September 2010 for between about $700 and $800.

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