All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled July 2, 2014 · CPSC recall 14222 · All Power America

All-Power Single Stage Snow Thrower SB044P

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.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 10,000

Incidents / injuries

The company has received 58 reports of carburetor leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description

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."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using their snow thrower and contact All-Power to obtain a free repair.

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.

Product

Single Stage Snow Thrower

Manufacturer(s)

Suzhou Murray Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Jiangsu, China

Imported by

Steele Products, a subsidiary of Jaing Dong North America (JDNA)

Retailers

Menards Stores and independent hardware retailers from September 2012 through December 2013 for about $200.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →