Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 06130 · Apr 4, 2006 · Tecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis.
170,000
units affected
170,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06130
- Date
- Apr 4, 2006
- Company
- Tecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis.
- Units affected
- 170,000
- Product
- Tecumseh Engines used in various Two-Stage Snow Throwers, Ice Augers, Generators, Lawn Mowers, Weed Trimmers, Log Splitters and Fun-Karts
- Product type
- Engines
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall includes power equipment with Tecumseh engines listed below. The engine model number and date of manufacture (DOM) information is located on a label on the side of the housing. The recalled engines have a date of manufacture code (DOM) that starts with 05241 to 05286. The label on the engine reads, "Tecumseh Power Company," and in addition to the Model and DOM information, lists the Spec number needed for identification. Power Equipment Brand Names Two-Stage Snow Throwers Ariens, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, Husqvarna, MTD Gold Series, Murray, Toro, Poulan Pro,Troy-Bilt, White Outdoor, Yard Machines, Yard Man Log Splitters Yard Machines Ice Augers and Post Hole Diggers Jiffy, Eskimo, Earthquake, Hoffco, MEPCO Fun-Karts Carter Brothers, Ken Bar Generators Coleman Powermate, NorthStar Lawn Vac/Chipper Agri-Fab, Craftsman Lawn Mower Toro String Trimmers Ariens
What can happen
The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using their equipment until they receive a free inspection and possible repair if necessary. Note: Never store engine with fuel in tank in a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryer, electric motors, etc.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tecumseh has received 235 reports of disconnected fuel lines, including two reports of a fire. There have been no reports of injury. The firm has received 39 reports of minor damage, totaling about $44,000.
- Sold at
- Home and hardware stores and equipment dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006 for between $200 and $2000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tecumseh engines used in various two-stage snow throwers, ice augers, generators, lawn mowers, weed trimmers, log splitters and fun-karts?
Consumers should stop using their equipment until they receive a free inspection and possible repair if necessary. Note: Never store engine with fuel in tank in a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryer, electric motors, etc.
What is the hazard?
The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose 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.