Husqvarna Recalls Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 23240 · Jul 6, 2023 · Husqvarna
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23240
- Date
- Jul 6, 2023
- Company
- Husqvarna
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Husqvarna-branded gas-powered residential 300 Series Snow Blowers with model numbers ST 324, ST 327 and ST 330. The snow blowers are orange and black with the Husqvarna logo painted on the front plastic cover. The product is about 46 inches tall, 54 inches deep and 24 to 30 inches wide, depending on the model. The following model, product and serial numbers, located on the right side of the unit behind the tire, are included in this recall. Model Number Product Number Serial Number ST 324 970528901 970528902 061522D000001 to 111522DXXXXXX ST 327 970529001 970529002 061522D000001 to 111522DXXXXXX ST 330 970529101 970529102 061522D000001 to 111522DXXXXXX
What can happen
The recalled 300 series snow blowers can unexpectedly go into drive mode and collide with a consumer, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and contact an authorized Husqvarna Professional Products dealer for a free repair. The dealer locator is available at https://locations.husqvarna.com/us/.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 22 reports where the auger pulley bolt loosened and the drive unexpectedly became engaged. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Husqvarna authorized dealers and various hardware stores nationwide and online at www.husqvarna.com from July 2022 through February 2023 for between $1,350 and $1,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled residential 300 series snow blowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and contact an authorized Husqvarna Professional Products dealer for a free repair. The dealer locator is available at https://locations.husqvarna.com/us/.
What is the hazard?
The recalled 300 series snow blowers can unexpectedly go into drive mode and collide with a consumer, posing an injury hazard.
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.