CPSC2014-07-02
All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard
Suzhou Murray Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Jiangsu, China
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their snow thrower and contact All-Power to obtain a free repair.
Sold at
Menards Stores and independent hardware retailers from September 2012 through December 2013 for about $200.
Affected count
About 10,000
Injuries reported
The company has received 58 reports of carburetor leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Single Stage Snow Thrower
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/All-Power-America-Recalls-Snow-ThrowersDon't want to check this manually?
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