Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-04-04 · 06130
Hazards
The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
06130
Date
2006-04-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Tecumseh Engines used in various Two-Stage Snow Throwers, Ice Augers, Generators, Lawn Mowers, Weed Trimmers, Log Splitters and Fun-Karts
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Tecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Home and hardware stores and equipment dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006 for between $200 and $2000.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recall includes power equipment with Tecumseh engines listed below. The engine model number and date of manufacture (DOM) information is located on a label on the side of the housing. The recalled engines have a date of manufacture code (DOM) that starts with 05241 to 05286. The label on the engine reads, "Tecumseh Power Company," and in addition to the Model and DOM information, lists the Spec number needed for identification. Power Equipment Brand Names Two-Stage Snow Throwers Ariens, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, Husqvarna, MTD Gold Series, Murray, Toro, Poulan Pro,Troy-Bilt, White Outdoor, Yard Machines, Yard Man Log Splitters Yard Machines Ice Augers and Post Hole Diggers Jiffy, Eskimo, Earthquake, Hoffco, MEPCO Fun-Karts Carter Brothers, Ken Bar Generators Coleman Powermate, NorthStar Lawn Vac/Chipper Agri-Fab, Craftsman Lawn Mower Toro String Trimmers Ariens