All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14222 · announced July 2, 2014 · Suzhou Murray Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Jiangsu, China · 10,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves All Power brand single stage snow throwers. The snow throwers are black and yellow and have a red cap on the gas tank. They have a 20-inch wide snow clearing width and an 87cc, 4-cycle engine. The model number of the recalled snow throwers is SB044P which is printed on a yellow and black sticker located on the top of the unit with the phrase "20 Inch Clearing Width."
The hazard
Exposure to Chinese gasoline for extended periods of time while testing the product overseas caused the carburetor needle to become corroded and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using their snow thrower and contact All-Power to obtain a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The company has received 58 reports of carburetor leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Menards Stores and independent hardware retailers from September 2012 through December 2013 for about $200.
Consumer contact: All Power America toll-free at (888) 896-6881 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.allpoweramerica.com/ and click on Safety Recall for more recall information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.