CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Power Equipment Engines
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-11-27). Hazards: fire. About 25,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03046 |
| Published | 2002-11-27 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-07 |
| Product category | Engines |
| Products | Power Equipment Engines |
| Firm named in the title | Tecumseh Products Co. |
| Firms | Tecumseh Products Co., Tecumseh, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 25,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Products equipped with the recalled engines were sold by retailers and dealers nationwide, from June 2002 through November 2002. Sears, Roebuck & Co. distributed a limited quantity of these recalled products under its Craftsman brand name. |
Description
The recalled engines, which were manufactured in the United States, have model numbers HMSK 80 through 110 and HM 80 through 100, which can be found on the lower left side of the engine housing. The recalled engines also have a date of manufacture code (DOM) between 02175 and 02268 followed by the letter "C", which can be found on the engine identification decal. The HMSK models are 8 to 11 horsepower Snow King® snowthrower engines, while the HM models are 8 to 10 horsepower Utility engines. The power equipment, brand names, and retailers involved in this recall include: Power Equipment Brand Name Retailers/Dealers Snowthrowers Ariens Simplicity Snapper Toro Home Depot, Ariens Dealers, Blaine's Farm, Fleet Simplicity Dealers Snapper Dealers Toro Dealers Chipper-Shredders MTD Yard Machines Mighty Mac Merry Mac Baker, Earthquake Simplicity Menards, Northern Tool, Home Depot Mackissic Dealers Northern Tool Ardisam Dealers Simplicity Dealers Generators Coleman Powermate North Star Menards Northern Tool Pressure Washers Tilton Aqua-Stripper Tilton Hydra Storm Tilton Dealers Hydra Storm Dealers Wheeled Leaf Blowers MTD Yard Machines Home Depot
Hazard
A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the power equipment immediately and contact Tecumseh to schedule a free engine repair.
Incidents and injuries
Tecumseh has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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