All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-07-02 · 14222
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
14222
Date
2014-07-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Single Stage Snow Thrower
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Suzhou Murray Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Jiangsu, China
Retailer(s)
Menards Stores and independent hardware retailers from September 2012 through December 2013 for about $200.
Importer(s)
Steele Products, a subsidiary of Jaing Dong North America (JDNA)
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves All Power brand single stage snow throwers. The snow throwers are black and yellow and have a red cap on the gas tank. They have a 20-inch wide snow clearing width and an 87cc, 4-cycle engine. The model number of the recalled snow throwers is SB044P which is printed on a yellow and black sticker located on the top of the unit with the phrase "20 Inch Clearing Width."