Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-02-17 · 11137
Hazards
The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.
Recall
Number
11137
Date
2011-02-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Sno-Tek snow blowers
Remedies
Options
New Instructions; Replace; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ariens, of Brillion, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Home Depot and Ariens authorized dealers nationwide and HD.com in Canada from August 2010 through September 2010 for between about $700 and $800.
Importer(s)
Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC (LCT), of Travelers Rest, S.C.
Country of manufacture
United States; China
Description
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.