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Product recall · CPSCJuly 2, 2014Serious
All Power America Snow Throwers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using their snow thrower and contact All-Power to obtain a free repair.
Who to contact: All Power America toll-free at (888) 896-6881 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.allpoweramerica.com/ and click on Safety Recall for more recall information.
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."
Details
- Units affected
- About 10,000
- Recall date
- July 2, 2014
- Brand
- Suzhou Murray Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Jiangsu, China, Steele Products, a subsidiary of Jaing Dong North America (JDNA)
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The company has received 58 reports of carburetor leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Menards Stores and independent hardware retailers from September 2012 through December 2013 for about $200.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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