All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 14222 · Jul 2, 2014 · All Power America
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14222
- Date
- Jul 2, 2014
- Company
- All Power America
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Single Stage Snow Thrower
- Product type
- Snow Throwers or Blowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using their snow thrower and contact All-Power to obtain a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received 58 reports of carburetor leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Menards Stores and independent hardware retailers from September 2012 through December 2013 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled single stage snow thrower?
Consumers should immediately stop using their snow thrower and contact All-Power to obtain a free repair.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.