Yardworks, Yard Machines and Troy-Bilt Snow Throwers [recall originally posted by MTD in 2006] recalled due to risk of injury
- Starting date:
- December 30, 2019
- Posting date:
- December 30, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Laceration Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-71953
Last updated:
2020-12-10
Summary
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Product:
Yardworks, Yard Machines, MTD Yard Machines and Troy-Bilt Series 2 Stage Snow Throwers sold in or around 2004-2006 -
Issue:
The plastic wheel rims can break if over-inflated, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures -
What to do:
Immediately stop using the product and contact MTD for free replacement wheel rims
Affected products
Yardworks, Yard Machines, and Troy-Bilt 300 Series 2 Stage Snow Throwers sold in or around 2004-2006
Product description
The recalled two-stage compact snow throwers are used for snow removal. The affected snow throwers have two wheels with plastic tire rims and come in red, green, gray or black. The brand name is printed on the snow thrower's housing. The model number is located on the snow thrower's rear frame.
| Brand | Model Numbers | Sold at |
|---|---|---|
| MTD Yard Machines | 31A-3AAD500 | The Home Depot, Rona Home Hardware and other retailers |
| 31A-3DAD529 | ||
| Troy-Bilt | 31AS3BB2563 |
Canadian Tire |
| 31BS3AAE563 | ||
| Yard Machines | 31AS3BAD516 | |
| Yardworks | 31AS3BAD515 |
Hazard identified
If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.
As of December 17, 2019, the company has received 36 reports of injuries in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 15,020 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from July 2004 to March 2006.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Canada.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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MTD Products Ltd
Kitchener
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact MTD for a free set of replacement wheel rim assemblies made of steel.
Consumers can contact MTD toll-free at (800) 668-1238 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.