MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
Recall 07003 · Oct 5, 2006 · MTD Products Inc
130,000
units affected
130,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07003
- Date
- Oct 5, 2006
- Company
- MTD Products Inc
- Units affected
- 130,000
- Product
- Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers
- Product type
- Snow Blowers & Throwers
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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
What can happen
If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- MTD has received reports of 16 injuries, including fractured fingers, a broken toe, and facial lacerations.
- Sold at
- The Troy-Bilt and Yard Machines snow throwers were sold at independent dealers, home improvement and hardware stores. The Craftsman brand snow throwers were sold at Sears and Kmart stores.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled two-stage compact snow throwers?
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.
What is the hazard?
If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.
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.