Recalls / 2006-10-05

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

07003 · Recalled 2006-10-05 · CPSC page

Description

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

Hazards

If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.

Reported injuries

MTD has received reports of 16 injuries, including fractured fingers, a broken toe, and facial lacerations.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers		About 130,000

Parties

Manufacturer: MTD Products Inc
Made in: Canada
Sold at: The Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines snow throwers were sold at independent dealers, home improvement, hardware stores. The Craftsman brand snow throwers were sold at Sears, Kmart stores.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact MTD toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mtdproducts.com

Source: CPSC recall 07003. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.