CPSCGeneral Alert
Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration ...
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 |