MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
CPSC recall 07003. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact MTD for a free service kit with pressure relief valves, labels and instructions. Consumers with Craftsman brand snow throwers will be mailed a service kit directly by Sears.
CPSC recall 07003 has the recall date 5 Oct 2006. The notice names the firm MTD Products. The recall has about 130,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Snow Blowers & Throwers.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | MTD has received reports of 16 injuries, including fractured fingers, a broken toe, and facial lacerations. |
|---|---|
| Units | 130,000 |
| Description | The recalled two-stage compact snow thrower is used for snow removal. The snow thrower has two wheels and comes in red, green, gray or black. Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines or Craftsman is printed on the snow thrower's housing. The model number is located on the snow thrower's rear frame. The model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Brand Model Snow Thrower Troy-Bilt 31AS3BB2766 5.5 HP 24-inch Two-Stage Yard Machines 31A-3AAD700 5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD700 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD729 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD752 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31A-3BAD762 5.5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage 31AS3DDE729 7 HP 24-inch Two-Stage Craftsman 247.88255 5.5 HP 24-inch Two-Stage 247.88700 5 HP 22-inch Two-Stage |
| Product | Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers, About 130,000, Snow Blowers & Throwers |
| Sold at | The Troy-Bilt and Yard Machines snow throwers were sold at independent dealers, home improvement and hardware stores. The Craftsman brand snow throwers were sold at Sears and Kmart stores. |
| Manufacturer | MTD Products Inc |
| Made in | Canada |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 130,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Snow Blowers & Throwers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name MTD Products
- 9
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07003The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 07003. https://recallregister.com/product/3459-mtd-snow-throwers-recalled-plastic-wheel-rims-can-burst-and-injure-use/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07003 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
MTD has received reports of 16 injuries, including fractured fingers, a broken toe, and facial lacerations.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Troy-Bilt and Yard Machines snow throwers were sold at independent dealers, home improvement and hardware stores. The Craftsman brand snow throwers were sold at Sears and Kmart stores.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07003?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 130,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Canada