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CPSCRecalled Feb 17, 2011 · #11137

Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Sno-Tek snow blowers
Type
Snow Throwers or Blowers
Manufacturer
Ariens, of Brillion, Wis.
Model numbers
920402, 920403, 5105803094, 5105803095, PW1HK18650781DE-ABGOQUVE1M, 1065H04008325A, 1065H04012104A
UPCs
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.
Made in
United States, China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice