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CPSC recall · Reported June 8, 2018

Amerisun Recalls to Repair Snow Blowers Due to Injury Hazard

The pulley bolt can loosen and cause the snow blower to get stuck in drive mode, posing an injury hazard.

Recall #
18173
Affected scope
About 34,600 (in addition, about 11,800 were sold in Canada)
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Zhejiang DoBest Power Tools Co., of China recalled This recall involves model years 2015 through 2017 Amerisun PowerSmart gas-powered 2 Stag….

Amerisun Recalls to Repair Snow Blowers Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Zhejiang DoBest Power Tools Co., of China in June 8, 2018. Reason: The pulley bolt can loosen and cause the snow blower to get stuck in drive mode, posing an injury hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and inspect their snow …. Verify recall #18173 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Zhejiang DoBest Power Tools Co., of China issued this CPSC recall-The pulley bolt can loosen and cause the snow blower to get stuck in drive mode, posing an injury hazard..

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June 8, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18173 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.

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Product description

This recall involves model years 2015 through 2017 Amerisun PowerSmart gas-powered 2 Stage snow blowers. The snow blowers are red and black and have "POWERSMART" printed on the driving controls plastic cover. The model and serial numbers below are included in this recall. The model number can be found on the PowerSmart sticker located on the metal auger housing just below the chute. The serial number can be found on the bar code sticker below the PowerSmart sticker. Model Number Model Year Serial Number Range DB7103-24 2015 0011506710302400001 through 0011511710302402205 2016 0011607710302400001 through 0011610710302402322 DB7103-26 2015 0011507710302600001 through 0011509710302600420 2016 0011607710302600001 through 0011609710302300861 DB7651-24 2015 0011505765102400001 through 0011510765102413200 2016 0011605765102400001 through 0011607765102408844 2017 0011706710802400001 through 0011709710802403286 DB7659H-22 2016 0011607765912200001 through 0011611765912206552 2017 0011707765912200001 through 0011709765912202964 DB7659-22 2015 0011505765902000001 through 0011511765902206909 2017 0011708765902200001 through 0011709765902203432 DB7103PA-26 2015 215071032600001 through 215071032600210 2016 0011607710322600001 through 0011607710322600246 DB7103PA-28 2015 0011507710302280001 through 0011507710302280210 2016 0011607710302280001 through 0011607710302280117

Reason for recall

The pulley bolt can loosen and cause the snow blower to get stuck in drive mode, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and inspect their snow blower to determine if it has a loose pulley bolt. Inspection instructions can be found at: https://powersmartusa.com/pages/bolt-inspection-instruction-sheet. Consumers with a loose pulley bolt should contact Amerisun for a free repair kit or for instructions on how to get the bolt tightened free of charge.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 18173
Date reported June 8, 2018
Date initiated June 8, 2018
Recalling firm Zhejiang DoBest Power Tools Co., of China
Affected scope About 34,600 (in addition, about 11,800 were sold in Canada)
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 immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and inspect their snow blower to determine if it has a loose pu…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves model years 2015 through 2017 Amerisun PowerSmart gas-powered 2 Stage snow blowers. The snow blowers are red and black and have "POWERSMART" printed on the driving controls plastic cover. The model and serial numbers below are included in this recall. The model number can be found on the PowerSmart sticker located on the metal auger housing just below the chute. The serial number can be found on the bar code sticker below the PowerSmart sticker. Model Number Model Year Serial Number Range DB7103-24 2015 0011506710302400001 through 0011511710302402205 2016 0011607710302400001 through 0011610710302402322 DB7103-26 2015 0011507710302600001 through 0011509710302600420 2016 0011607710302600001 through 0011609710302300861 DB7651-24 2015 0011505765102400001 through 0011510765102413200 2016 0011605765102400001 through 0011607765102408844 2017 0011706710802400001 through 0011709710802403286 DB7659H-22 2016 0011607765912200001 through 0011611765912206552 2017 0011707765912200001 through 0011709765912202964 DB7659-22 2015 0011505765902000001 through 0011511765902206909 2017 0011708765902200001 through 0011709765902203432 DB7103PA-26 2015 215071032600001 through 215071032600210 2016 0011607710322600001 through 0011607710322600246 DB7103PA-28 2015 0011507710302280001 through 0011507710302280210 2016 0011607710302280001 through 0011607710302280117. Recalled by Zhejiang DoBest Power Tools Co., of China. Units affected: About 34,600 (in addition, about 11,800 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The pulley bolt can loosen and cause the snow blower to get stuck in drive mode, posing an injury hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and inspect their snow blower to determine if it has a loose pulley bolt. Inspection instructions can be found at: https://powersmartusa.com/pages/bolt-inspection-instruction-sheet. Consumers with a loose pulley bolt should contact Amerisun for a free repair kit or for instructions on how to get the bolt tightened free of charge.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 8, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18173.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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