CPSC recall 03-046, announced November 27, 2002, covers Power Equipment Engines (about 25,000 units). A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Consumers should stop using the power equipment immediately and contact Tecumseh to schedule a free engine repair. Recall contact: call (888) 271-4048, or go to www.tecumsehpower.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled engines, which were manufactured in the United States, have model numbers HMSK 80 through 110 and HM 80 through 100, which can be found on the lower left side of the engine housing. The recalled engines also have a date of manufacture code (DOM) between 02175 and 02268 followed by the letter "C", which can be found on the engine identification decal. The HMSK models are 8 to 11 horsepower Snow King® snowthrower engines, while the HM models are 8 to 10 horsepower Utility engines. The power equipment, brand names, and retailers involved in this recall include: Power Equipment Brand Name Retailers/Dealers Snowthrowers Ariens Simplicity Snapper Toro Home Depot, Ariens Dealers, Blaine's Farm, Fleet Simplicity Dealers Snapper Dealers Toro Dealers Chipper-Shredders MTD Yard Machines Mighty Mac Merry Mac Baker, Earthquake Simplicity Menards, Northern Tool, Home Depot Mackissic Dealers Northern Tool Ardisam Dealers Simplicity Dealers Generators Coleman Powermate North Star Menards Northern Tool Pressure Washers Tilton Aqua-Stripper Tilton Hydra Storm Tilton Dealers Hydra Storm Dealers Wheeled Leaf Blowers MTD Yard Machines Home Depot
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Tecumseh has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the power equipment immediately and contact Tecumseh to schedule a free engine repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tecumseh Products Co., Tecumseh, Mich.
- Manufacturer
- Tecumseh Products Co., Tecumseh, Mich.
- Recall number
- 03-046
- Units
- About 25,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Products equipped with the recalled engines were sold by retailers and dealers nationwide, from June 2002 through November 2002. Sears, Roebuck & Co. distributed a limited quantity of these recalled products under its Craftsman brand name.
Power Equipment Engines
CPSC product type: Engines
Recall contact information
Contact Tecumseh at (888) 271-4048 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to schedule a free engine repair. Consumers also can log on to the company's website at www.tecumsehpower.com
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