CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11748r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 17, 2011

Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard

The recalled snow blowers have a LCT StormForce engine with "Sno-Tek" printed across a metal handlebar plate. Snow blowers with model numbers 920402 and 920403 and UPC codes 5105803094 and 5105803095 are included in this recall. Only snow blowers with engine model number PW1HK18650781DE-ABGOQUVE1M with serial numbers ranging from 1065H04008325A through 1065H04012104A are affected by this recall. The product model number and UPC codes are printed on a label attached to the outside of the gear box near the left wheel.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using these snow blowers and contact LCT for a free repair kit and installation instructions or return them to an authorized LCT service center location for a free repair. LCT's Service Network toll free number is (800) 558-5402

Contact Information

For additional information, contact LCT at (800) 552-8094 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.LCTUSA.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Home Depot and Ariens authorized dealers nationwide and HD.com in Canada from August 2010 through September 2010 for between about $700 and $800.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Ariens, of Brillion, Wis.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
11137

Product Information

Product Name
Sno-Tek snow blowers
Product Type
Snow Throwers or Blowers
Number of Units
About 1,500 in the U.S. and 300 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Ariens, of Brillion, Wis.
Imported By
Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC (LCT), of Travelers Rest, S.C.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 552-8094
Website www.LCTUSA.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact LCT at (800) 552-8094 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.LCTUSA.com