MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
Home product recall 07-003. Announced by CPSC on Oct 5, 2006.
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Announced by CPSC on Oct 5, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
If the snow thrower’s tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: For more information, contact MTD toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.mtdproducts.com
Which ones are recalled?
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
About 130,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Two-Stage Compact Snow Throwers.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by MTD Products Inc, Cleveland, Ohio.
- 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.
- Made in Canada, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
MTD has received reports of 16 injuries, including fractured fingers, a broken toe, and facial lacerations.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.