MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3459.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3459.
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.
✅ 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 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. 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-3459.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users. The notice was published on October 5, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 130,000 units are potentially affected.