Snowthrower recall

There is a recall on some models of two stage snow throwers. MTD Products of Cleveland, Ohio is recalling some 130,000 snow throwers due to the possibility of the plastic wheel rims bursting when over inflated. If this happens, holy flying plastic, you can suffer lacerations and even fractures. Check your thrower for the following models and numbers:

1.      Troy-Bilt                    31AS3BB2766            5.5 HP 24 inch two stage

·        31A-3AAD700            5 HP 22-inch Two Stage

·        31A-3BAD700            5.5 HP 22-inch Two Stage

2.      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

3.      Craftsman                  247.88255                   5.5 HP 24-inch Two Stage

                                         247.88700                   5 HP 22-inch Two Stage

If you find these brands on your thrower’s housing and numbers on the rear of the thrower and bought in the last three years, get in touch with MTD (888-848-6038 or www.mtdproducts.com) for a free service kit to add some pressure relief to the wheels.