Amerisun Recalls to Repair Snow Blowers Due to Injury Hazard

PowerSmart snow blowers

Date of Recall

2018-06-08

CPSC Release Number

18-173

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 34,600 (in addition, about 11,800 were sold in Canada)

Distributor

Amerisun Inc., of Itasca, Ill.

Importer

Amerisun Inc., of Itasca, Ill.

Sold By

The Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Ebay.com, Homedepot.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, and other websites from July 2015 through February 2018 for between $500 and $800.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

Amerisun has received 20 reports of loose pulley bolts, 15 in the U.S. and five in Canada, including eight reports of the snow blower getting stuck in drive mode. No injuries have been reported.

Description

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

Amerisun at 800-791-9458 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at [email protected] or online at www.powersmartusa.com and click on Recall to Repair at the bottom of the page for more information.

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