CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Power Equipment Engines
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2324.
The recalled engines, which were manufactured in the United States, have model numbers HMSK 80 through 110 and HM 80 through 100, which can be found on the lower left side of the engine housing. The recalled engines also have a date of manufacture code (DOM) between 02175 and 02268 followed by the letter "C", which can be found on the engine identification decal. The HMSK models are 8 to 11 horsepower Snow King® snowthrower engines, while the HM models are 8 to 10 horsepower Utility engines. The power equipment, brand names, and retailers involved in this recall include: Power Equipment Brand Name Retailers/Dealers Snowthrowers Ariens Simplicity Snapper Toro Home Depot, Ariens Dealers, Blaine's Farm, Fleet Simplicity Dealers Snapper Dealers Toro Dealers Chipper-Shredders MTD Yard Machines Mighty Mac Merry Mac Baker, Earthquake Simplicity Menards, Northern Tool, Home Depot Mackissic Dealers Northern Tool Ardisam Dealers Simplicity Dealers Generators Coleman Powermate North Star Menards Northern Tool Pressure Washers Tilton Aqua-Stripper Tilton Hydra Storm Tilton Dealers Hydra Storm Dealers Wheeled Leaf Blowers MTD Yard Machines Home Depot
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2324.
Consumers should stop using the power equipment immediately and contact Tecumseh to schedule a free engine repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Products Equipped With The Recalled Engines Were Sold By Retailers And Dealers Nationwide, From June 2002 Through November 2002. Sears, Roebuck & Co. Distributed A Limited Quantity Of These Recalled Products Under Its Craftsman Brand Name. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2324.
Contact Tecumseh at (888) 271-4048 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to schedule a free engine repair. Consumers also can log on to the company's website at www.tecumsehpower.com
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Products Equipped With The Recalled Engines Were Sold By Retailers And Dealers Nationwide, From June 2002 Through November 2002. Sears, Roebuck & Co. Distributed A Limited Quantity Of These Recalled Products Under Its Craftsman Brand Name. Recall FAQ
Products Equipped With The Recalled Engines Were Sold By Retailers And Dealers Nationwide, From June 2002 Through November 2002. Sears, Roebuck & Co. Distributed A Limited Quantity Of These Recalled Products Under Its Craftsman Brand Name. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Power Equipment Engines. The notice was published on November 27, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 25,000 units are potentially affected.