Ardisam Augers and Post Hole Digger engines
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Tecumseh Products Co. is recalling approximately 118,000 engines equipped with fuel shut-off valves that were installed on various outdoor power equipment, primarily snow blowers, but also on augers, post hole diggers, log splitters, shredders, irrigators, and ventilating fans from multiple manufacturers including Ariens, MTD, Murray, Simplicity, Snapper, and Toro. Fuel can leak from a small hole in the engine's fuel line, creating fire and explosion hazards. The recalled engines have D.O.M. numbers between 9121 and 9233, which can be found on the engine's label. The company has received two reports of fuel line leaks, though no injuries have been reported.
According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using the equipment immediately and call Tecumseh toll-free at (888) 271-4048 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. CDT Monday through Saturday to arrange for a free repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Explosion/Projectiles
Engines on Outdoor Power Equipment Recalled by Tecumseh Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 1999 Release # 99-177 Company Phone Number: (888) 271-4048 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Engines on Outdoor Power Equipment WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tecumseh Products Co., of Grafton, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 118,000 engines equipped with a fuel shut- off valve on various brands of outdoor power equipment. Fuel can leak from a small hole in the engine's fuel line, presenting fire and explosion hazards to consumers. Tecumseh Products Co. has received two reports of fuel lines leaking. No injuries have been reported. The Tecumseh engines with fuel shut-off valves that are being recalled have D.O.M. numbers from 9121 through 9233. The D.O.M. number is located on the engine's label. The Tecumseh name is found on the engine and on the engine's label. These engines are primarily on snow blowers. Augers and post hole diggers, log splitters, shredders, irrigators and ventilating fans also have been equipped with these engines. Power Equipment Brand Name Snow Blowers Ariens Frigidaire Garden Way MTD Murray Simplicity Snapper Toro Augers and Post Hole Diggers Ardisam General Equipment Co. Log Splitters Brave Shredders Garden Way Irrigators Wade Ventilating Fans Super Vacuum Tempest Technology Mass merchandise stores nationwide sold power equipment with the recalled engines from June 1999 to September 1999 for about $800 to $2,000. The products were also sold through authorized factory dealerships. Consumers should stop using the equipment immediately and call Tecumseh toll-free at (888) 271-4048 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. CDT Monday through Saturday to arrange for a free repair.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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