MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users

Active Recall Announced October 5, 2006 CPSC #07003

Quick answer

MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users is CPSC recall #07003, announced on October 5, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled two-stage compact snow thrower is used for snow removal. The snow thrower has two wheels and comes in red, green, gray or black. Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines or Craftsman is printed on the snow thrower's housing. The model number is located on the snow thrower's rear frame. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Brand Model Snow Thrower Troy-Bilt 31AS3BB2766 5.5 HP 24-inch Two-Stage Yard Machines 31A-3AAD700 5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD700 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD729 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD752 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD762 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31AS3DDE729 7 HP 24-inch Two-Stage Craftsman 247.88255 5.5 HP 24-inch Two-Stage 247.88700 5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage The remedy is consumers should contact mtd for a free service kit with pressure relief valves, labels and instructions. consumers with craftsman brand snow throwers will be mailed a service kit directly by sears.. Affected brand: MTD Products Inc.

Hazard

The recalled two-stage compact snow thrower is used for snow removal. The snow thrower has two wheels and comes in red, green, gray or black. Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines or Craftsman is printed on the snow thrower's housing. The model number is located on the snow thrower's rear frame. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Brand Model Snow Thrower Troy-Bilt 31AS3BB2766 5.5 HP 24-inch Two-Stage Yard Machines 31A-3AAD700 5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD700 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD729 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD752 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD762 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31AS3DDE729 7 HP 24-inch Two-Stage Craftsman 247.88255 5.5 HP 24-inch Two-Stage 247.88700 5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage

Affected products

Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers

Recalled brands

MTD Products Inc

Remedy

Consumers should contact MTD for a free service kit with pressure relief valves, labels and instructions. Consumers with Craftsman brand snow throwers will be mailed a service kit directly by Sears.

Recall date

October 5, 2006

Categories

Snow Blowers & Throwers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07003?

CPSC recall #07003 covers MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 5, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled two-stage compact snow thrower is used for snow removal. The snow thrower has two wheels and comes in red, green, gray or black. Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines or Craftsman is printed on the snow thrower's housing. The model number is located on the snow thrower's rear frame. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Brand Model Snow Thrower Troy-Bilt 31AS3BB2766 5.5 HP 24-inch Two-Stage Yard Machines 31A-3AAD700 5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD700 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD729 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD752 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD762 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31AS3DDE729 7 HP 24-inch Two-Stage Craftsman 247.88255 5.5 HP 24-inch Two-Stage 247.88700 5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage

What is the remedy for recall #07003?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07003 is consumers should contact mtd for a free service kit with pressure relief valves, labels and instructions. consumers with craftsman brand snow throwers will be mailed a service kit directly by sears.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/MTD-Snow-Throwers-Recalled---Plastic-Wheel-Rims-Can-Burst-and-Injure-Users. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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