Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 11137. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The snow blower's engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer's fingers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these snow blowers and contact LCT for a free repair kit and installation instructions or return them to an authorized LCT service center location for a free repair. LCT's Service Network toll free number is (800) 558-5402
CPSC recall 11137 has the recall date 17 Feb 2011. The notice names the firm Ariens. The recall has about 1,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Snow Throwers or Blowers.
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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 | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,500 |
| Remedy options | New Instructions, Replace, Repair |
| 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. |
| Product | Sno-Tek snow blowers, About 1,500 in the U.S. and 300 in Canada, Snow Throwers or Blowers |
| Sold at | Home Depot and Ariens authorized dealers nationwide and HD.com in Canada from August 2010 through September 2010 for between about $700 and $800. |
| Manufacturer | Ariens |
| Importer | Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC (LCT) |
| Made in | United States, China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,500Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Snow Throwers or Blowers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Ariens
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 24 Apr 2014 | Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards |
| 11 Jan 2011 | Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard |
| 18 Feb 2004 | CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers |
| 14 Mar 2001 | CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers |
| 27 Jan 2000 | CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snowblowers |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11137The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11137. https://recallregister.com/product/601-sno-tek-snow-blowers-recalled-by-liquid-combustion-technology-due-to-l/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 11137 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot and Ariens authorized dealers nationwide and HD.com in Canada from August 2010 through September 2010 for between about $700 and $800.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11137?
- CPSC lists 3 remedy options:
New Instructions, Replace, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11137?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,500 in the U.S. and 300 in Canada