Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 11137 · Feb 17, 2011 · Ariens
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11137
- Date
- Feb 17, 2011
- Company
- Ariens
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Sno-Tek snow blowers
- Product type
- Snow Throwers or Blowers
- Remedy
- new instructions, Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these snow blowers and contact LCT for a free repair kit and installation instructions or return them to an authorized LCT service center location for a free repair. LCT's Service Network toll free number is (800) 558-5402
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot and Ariens authorized dealers nationwide and HD.com in Canada from August 2010 through September 2010 for between about $700 and $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sno-tek snow blowers?
Consumers should stop using these snow blowers and contact LCT for a free repair kit and installation instructions or return them to an authorized LCT service center location for a free repair. LCT's Service Network toll free number is (800) 558-5402
What is the hazard?
The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.
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.