Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06130. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using their equipment until they receive a free inspection and possible repair if necessary. Note: Never store engine with fuel in tank in a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryer, electric motors, etc.
CPSC recall 06130 has the recall date 4 Apr 2006. The notice names the firm Tecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis. The recall has about 170,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Engines.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Tecumseh has received 235 reports of disconnected fuel lines, including two reports of a fire. There have been no reports of injury. The firm has received 39 reports of minor damage, totaling about $44,000. |
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| Units | 170,000 |
| Description | The recall includes power equipment with Tecumseh engines listed below. The engine model number and date of manufacture (DOM) information is located on a label on the side of the housing. The recalled engines have a date of manufacture code (DOM) that starts with 05241 to 05286. The label on the engine reads, "Tecumseh Power Company," and in addition to the Model and DOM information, lists the Spec number needed for identification. Power Equipment Brand Names Two-Stage Snow Throwers Ariens, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, Husqvarna, MTD Gold Series, Murray, Toro, Poulan Pro,Troy-Bilt, White Outdoor, Yard Machines, Yard Man Log Splitters Yard Machines Ice Augers and Post Hole Diggers Jiffy, Eskimo, Earthquake, Hoffco, MEPCO Fun-Karts Carter Brothers, Ken Bar Generators Coleman Powermate, NorthStar Lawn Vac/Chipper Agri-Fab, Craftsman Lawn Mower Toro String Trimmers Ariens |
| Product | Tecumseh Engines used in various Two-Stage Snow Throwers, Ice Augers, Generators, Lawn Mowers, Weed Trimmers, Log Splitters and Fun-Karts, About 170,000 engines used on various products, Engines |
| Sold at | Home and hardware stores and equipment dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006 for between $200 and $2000. |
| Manufacturer | Tecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 170,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Engines
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Tecumseh Power Co., Grafton, Wis
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06130The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06130. https://recallregister.com/product/3242-tecumseh-engines-used-on-various-power-equipment-recalled-due-to-fire/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06130 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Tecumseh has received 235 reports of disconnected fuel lines, including two reports of a fire. There have been no reports of injury. The firm has received 39 reports of minor damage, totaling about $44,000.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home and hardware stores and equipment dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006 for between $200 and $2000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06130?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 170,000 engines used on various products
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States