Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

April 4, 2006 Release #06-130 Firm’s Hotline: (888) 271-4048 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturers of the brands named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Tecumseh Engines used in various Two-Stage Snow Throwers, Ice Augers, Generators, Lawn Mowers, Weed Trimmers, Log Splitters and Fun-Karts. Units: About 170,000 engines used on various products Manufacturer: Tecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis. Hazard: The fuel line on these engines … Continue reading