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

Name: Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: Ariens, of Brillion, Wis.
SKU: CPSC-11137
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 17, 2011Recall ID: 11137Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Sno-Tek snow blowers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Sno-Tek-Snow-Blowers-Recalled-by-Liquid-Combustion-Technology-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
Title	Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11137.11137a.jpg
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11137.11137b.jpg
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11137.11137c.jpg
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11137.11137d.jpg
Hazards › Name	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 › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Sno-Tek snow blowers
Products › Type	Snow Throwers or Blowers
Products › Category I D	68431
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,500 in the U.S. and 300 in Canada
Recall I D	601
Remedies › Name	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
Importers › Name	Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC (LCT), of Travelers Rest, S.C.
Retailers › Name	Home Depot and Ariens authorized dealers nationwide and HD.com in Canada from August 2010 through September 2010 for between about $700 and $800.
Recall Date	2011-02-17T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	11137
Manufacturers › Name	Ariens, of Brillion, Wis.
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	New Instructions
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Replace
Remedy Options › 3 › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11748r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact LCT at (800) 552-8094 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.LCTUSA.com
Last Publish Date	2016-07-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country	United States
Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country	China

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Recalling FirmAriens, of Brillion, Wis.

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Caution (Class III)

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