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Product recall · CPSCJuly 6, 2023Worth checking
Husqvarna Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled 300 series snow blowers can unexpectedly go into drive mode and collide with a consumer, posing an injury hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
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/.
Who to contact: Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.husqvarna.com/us or https://www.husqvarna.com/us/support/ and click on "Important Snow Blower Recall" for more information.
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,700 (In addition, about 4,400 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- July 6, 2023
- Brand
- Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 22 reports where the auger pulley bolt loosened and the drive unexpectedly became engaged. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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: “Husqvarna Recalls Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers Due to Injury 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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