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Tecumseh Engines used in various Two-Stage Snow Throwers, Ice Augers… — recall 06130

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2006-04-04

As described by U.S. CPSC: Tecumseh Engines used in various Two-Stage Snow Throwers, Ice Augers, Generators, Lawn Mowers, Weed Trimmers, Log Splitters and Fun-Karts

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
06130
Date of alert
2006-04-04
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Tecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recall includes power equipment with Tecumseh engines listed below. The engine model number and date of manufacture (DOM) information is located on a label on the side of the housing. The recalled engines have a date of manufacture code (DOM) that starts with 05241 to 05286. The label on the engine reads, "Tecumseh Power Company," and in addition to the Model and DOM information, lists the Spec number needed for identification. Power Equipment Brand Names Two-Stage Snow Throwers Ariens, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, Husqvarna, MTD Gold Series, Murray, Toro, Poulan Pro,Troy-Bilt, White Outdoor, Yard Machines, Yard Man Log Splitters Yard Machines Ice Augers and Post Hole Diggers Jiffy, Eskimo, Earthquake, Hoffco, MEPCO Fun-Karts Carter Brothers, Ken Bar Generators Coleman Powermate, NorthStar Lawn Vac/Chipper Agri-Fab, Craftsman Lawn Mower Toro String Trimmers Ariens Hazards: The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Tecumseh-Engines-Used-on-Various-Power-Equipme

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