MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users

Affected

The recalled two-stage compact snow thrower is used for snow removal. The snow thrower has two wheels and comes in red, green, gray or black. Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines or Craftsman is printed on the snow thrower's housing. The model number is located on the snow thrower's rear frame. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Brand Model Snow Thrower Troy-Bilt 31AS3BB2766 5.5 HP 24-inch Two-Stage Yard Machines 31A-3AAD700 5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD700 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD729 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD752 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD762 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31AS3DDE729 7 HP 24-inch Two-Stage Craftsman 247.88255 5.5 HP 24-inch Two-Stage 247.88700 5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage

The file

Sold at

The Troy-Bilt and Yard Machines snow throwers were sold at independent dealers, home improvement and hardware stores. The Craftsman brand snow throwers were sold at Sears and Kmart stores.

Product type

Snow Blowers & Throwers

Made in

Canada

Recalled by

MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio

Incident log

MTD has received reports of 16 injuries, including fractured fingers, a broken toe, and facial lacerations.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should contact MTD for a free service kit with pressure relief valves, labels and instructions. Consumers with Craftsman brand snow throwers will be mailed a service kit directly by Sears.

For more information, contact MTD toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mtdproducts.com