See the attached link for a recall of certain models of Ariens Sno-Tek snow blowers sold by Ariens dealers and HD. It's related to the Chinese Storm force engines that Ariens uses on these machines.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11137.html
Description: The recalled snow blowers have a LCT StormForce engine with "Sno-Tek" printed across a metal handlebar plate. Snow blowers with model numbers 920402 and 920403 and UPC codes 5105803094 and 5105803095 are included in this recall. Only snow blowers with engine model number PW1HK18650781DE-ABGOQUVE1M with serial numbers ranging from 1065H04008325A through 1065H04012104A are affected by this recall. The product model number and UPC codes are printed on a label attached to the outside of the gear box near the left wheel.
Hazard: The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.
This message was modified Mar 15, 2011 by GtWtNorth
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