Product Recall Number: 14-222
Why was Single Stage Snow Thrower recalled?
Exposure to Chinese gasoline for extended periods of time while testing the product overseas caused the carburetor needle to become corroded and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 14-222
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-07-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Single Stage Snow Thrower
Description: The product was tested overseas with Chinese gasoline, causing the carburetor needle to corrode and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Hazard Description: Exposure to Chinese gasoline for extended periods of time while testing the product overseas caused the carburetor needle to become corroded and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 10,000
Incidents: The company has received 58 reports of carburetor leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using their snow thrower and contact All-Power to obtain a free repair.
Sold At: Menards Stores and independent hardware retailers from September 2012 through December 2013 for about $200.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed