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Sno-Tek Snow Blowers

CPSC Recall #11-137 — February 16, 2011

Recall #11-137 Date: February 16, 2011 Remedy: New Instructions, Replace, Repair

Product

Sno-Tek Snow Blowers

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of Product: Sno-Tek snow blowersUnits: About 1,500 in the U.S. and 300 in CanadaImporter: Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC (LCT), of Travelers Rest, S.C.Manufacturer: Ariens, of Brillion, Wis.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.Injuries/Incidents: None reported.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.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.Manufactured in: Snow blower in United States, engine in ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LCT at (800) 558-5402 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.LCTUSA.com.Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1275.

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.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

About 1,500 in the U.S. and 300 in Canada

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.

Manufacturer

Ariens, of Brillion, Wis.

Importer

Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC (LCT), of Travelers Rest, S.C.

Manufactured In

Snow blower in United States, engine in China

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