CPSC recall · Reported November 27, 2002
CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Power Equipment Engines
A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Tecumseh Products Co., Tecumseh, Mich. recalled The recalled engines, which were manufactured in the United States, have model numbers HM….
CPSC, Tecumseh Products Co. Announce Recall of Power Equipment Engines was recalled by Tecumseh Products Co., Tecumseh, Mich. in November 27, 2002. Reason: A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a fire hazard t…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the power equipment immediately and contact Tecumseh to sched…. Verify recall #03046 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Tecumseh Products Co., Tecumseh, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a fire hazard t….
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- November 27, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03046 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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
Reason for recall
A misrouted fuel line in the engine can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the power equipment immediately and contact Tecumseh to schedule a free engine repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03046 |
| Date reported | November 27, 2002 |
| Date initiated | November 27, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Tecumseh Products Co., Tecumseh, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 25,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the power equipment immediately and contact Tecumseh to schedule a free engine repair.
- Check the recall number (03046) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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