Product Recall Number: 07-003

Why was Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers recalled?

If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.

Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers

Here's product recall specific data for Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers.

Product Recall Number: 07-003
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-10-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 130,000 Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers. If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.Name of Products: Two-Stage Compact Snow ThrowersUnits: About 130,000Manufacturer: MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, OhioHazard: If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.Incidents/Injuries: MTD has received reports of 16 injuries, including fractured fingers, a broken toe, and facial lacerations.Description: The recalled two-stage compact snow thrower is used for snow removal. The snow thrower has two wheels and comes in red, green, gray or black. Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines or Craftsman is printed on the snow thrower's housing. The model number is located on the snow thrower's rear frame. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below.BrandModelSnow ThrowerTroy-Bilt31AS3BB27665.5 HP 24-inch Two StageYard Machines31A-3AAD7005 HP 22-inch Two Stage31A-3BAD7005.5 HP 22-inch Two Stage31A-3BAD7295.5 HP 22-inch Two Stage31A-3BAD7525.5 HP 22-inch Two Stage31A-3BAD7625.5 HP 22-inch Two Stage31AS3DDE7297 HP 24-inch Two StageCraftsman247.882555.5 HP 24-inch Two Stage247.887005 HP 22-inch Two StageSold at: The Troy-Bilt and Yard Machines snow throwers were sold at independent dealers, home improvement and hardware stores. The Craftsman brand snow throwers were sold at Sears and Kmart stores. Affected snow throwers were sold from July 2004 through March 2006 for between $500 and $800.Manufactured in: CanadaRemedy: Consumers should contact MTD for a free service kit with pressure relief valves, labels and instructions. Consumers with Craftsman brand snow throwers will be mailed a service kit directly by Sears.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact MTD toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.
Hazard Description: If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.

Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 130,000
Incidents: MTD has received reports of 16 injuries, including fractured fingers, a broken toe, and facial lacerations.
Remedy: Consumers should contact MTD for a free service kit with pressure relief valves, labels and instructions. Consumers with Craftsman brand snow throwers will be mailed a service kit directly by Sears.
Sold At: The Troy-Bilt and Yard Machines snow throwers were sold at independent dealers, home improvement and hardware stores. The Craftsman brand snow throwers were sold at Sears and Kmart stores. Affected snow throwers were sold from July 2004 through March 2006 for between $500 and $800.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Canada
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed

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