The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and MTD Products announced today that 130,000 snow throwers were being voluntarily recalled.
The government agency said that a risk existed if the machines tires were over-inflated. The company reported receiving reports of 16 different injuries, including cuts and broken bones.
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.
| Brand | Model | Snow Thrower |
|---|---|---|
| Troy-Bilt | 31AS3BB2766 | 5.5 HP 24-inch Two Stage |
| Yard Machines | 31A-3AAD700 | 5 HP 22-inch Two Stage |
| 31A-3BAD700 | 5.5 HP 22-inch Two Stage | |
| 31A-3BAD729 | 5.5 HP 22-inch Two Stage | |
| 31A-3BAD752 | 5.5 HP 22-inch Two Stage | |
| 31A-3BAD762 | 5.5 HP 22-inch Two Stage | |
| 31AS3DDE729 | 7 HP 24-inch Two Stage | |
| Craftsman | 247.88255 | 5.5 HP 24-inch Two Stage |
| 247.88700 | 5 HP 22-inch Two Stage |
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. For more information, contact MTD toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Posted under Recalls
This post was written by George Bounacos on October 16, 2006
