Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion
Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion recalled?
The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Sno-Tek snow blowers
- Company
- Ariens, of Brillion, Wis., Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC (LCT), of Travelers Rest, S.C.
- Quantity
- About 1,500 in the U.S. and 300 in Canada
- Sold at
- 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
- February 17, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.