Craftsman snow blowers
13 reports to CPSC, the latest made Mar 28, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
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- 13reports to CPSC
- Mar 28, 2018the latest report was made
- Nov 21, 2011the earliest
- 13with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Craftsman
- Maker
- Sears Holdings Management CorporationMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Snow blowersCPSC’s product type: Snow Throwers, Blowers (code 1406), in Yard & Garden: Gardening & Landscaping
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)
“Craftsman 28” 357cc 3-Stage Snowblower” and “Craftsman/MTD”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| March 2018 | 1 |
| January 2018 | 1 |
| February 2016 | 1 |
| November 2015 | 1 |
| April 2015 | 1 |
| February 2015 | 1 |
| October 2014 | 1 |
| January 2014 | 1 |
| March 2013 | 1 |
| January 2013 | 1 |
| October 2012 | 1 |
| January 2012 | 1 |
| November 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 3 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
- No one hurt 8 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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No one hurt Made Mar 28, 2018, sent to the company Jun 20, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 5, 2018
The product, in the report: Sears 3 stage snow blower
I purchased a Sears snow blower in October 2017, during it’s 1st use in January, I noticed gas on the driveway. I looked for any loose hoses but could not find any during the next 2 months I would siphon gas after each use from the gas tank because I didn’t want the gas leaking in my garage. In February I called sears for a warranty repair on the gas tank and chute control mechanism (the chute stopped working). The repair technician arrived and replaced the chute mechanism & confirmed it was the gas tank that was leaking (from a seam). He said I need a new gas tank & one will be delivered to my house in a few days. I received a call (on 3/28) indicating the replacement tank is not available and sears cannot tell me when it will arrive and they will not schedule a service technician until a gas tank is available. I was told whenever it does arrive, to please call and they will send someone out to replace it.
- Model
- 88874
- Bought from
- sears
- Bought
- Oct 18, 2017, about then
- Where
- Manchester, New Hampshire: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman 28” 357cc 3-Stage Snowblower, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Emergency room Made Jan 10, 2018, sent to the company Mar 27, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 10, 2018
The product, in the report: Craftsman 5.5 horse power 24” 4-cycle 3-speed snow blower model number 247.88255 part number from the owners manual is 634-0232A. Used for throwing snow. Owners manual is dated 7/21/2005.
On Tuesday Nov 14, 2017 mt father was helping to prepare my snowblower that is stored at his house over the summer by inflating the tires that had gone flat. He took the tires to the local gas station to use their inflator. The tire exploded. The explosion propelled the rim/tire cutting his hand and thrusting the rim down onto his foot. He then fell to the ground from the explosion and the tire came to rest 200 feet away from the explosion. We are lucky the tire/rim did not catch him in the forehead. The force of the rim on his foot cut through his leather shoe, gashed the top of his foot that is still not fully healed and fractured his toes in 3 places, . The gash was so wide they could not stitch it it closed so my parents have been forced to change the dressing on the foot regularly to prevent infection and promote healing. My parents had to purchase a walker to assist him with his balance as he could not place pressure on his foot/toe. We are fortunate that by chance his sister was at the same gas station pumping gas saw/heard what happened and was able to contact my mom and take him to the local urgent care. Upon the physicians reviewing my dad’s injuries it was determined that he needed more care for his foot than they could provide so an ambulance was dispatched to take him to the local hospital for emergency care. The doctors at the emergency care were considering the use of pins in the toe but the location of the injuries would not allow that so them had to immobilize his foot. He has not been able to get around. My dad actually felt bad that he ruined the tire and rim and actually apologized to me for the accident. It was not until I started researching replacement tires for the Craftsman 4-cycle 3 speed snow blower model number 247.88255 and tire part number 634-0232A from the owners manual did I realize it was not his fault. This is a known issue and the faulty product has produced horrible injuries to my dad. His suffering is not just from pain, but also anguish in my elderly parents having to provide this extra care for is healing and the cost financially for his care.
- Model
- 247.88255
- UPC
- I don’t know
- Serial number
- I don’t know
- Bought from
- Sears
- Bought
- Sep 1, 2005
- Where
- Waterford, Michigan: Other Public Property/
Office - Who was involved
- Age 77, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Parent
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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No one hurt Made Feb 1, 2016, sent to the company Feb 16, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 1, 2016
The product, in the report: Snow Blower
This couple is reporting their snow blower model# with serial# was a replacement January 27th,2014 for another that began smoking just after purchase earlier that month.
This current unit has had to be repaired already two times and this repair would be the third.
The unit being under warranty has paid for the previous repairs with pick up Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 for most recent.
February 1st, 2016 the male caller went to the garage and smelled gas then brought snow blower out, put gas in the unit because the tank was empty but then noticed that the gas was running out very quickly so he placed it back in the garage and has left it along.
He is reporting this unit as a fire hazard,
The female of this couple team is on oxygen and the male has a stint in his heart.
They have contacted the manufacturer and have been advised that they would need to return it to the retailer so that it could be sent back out for repairs.
- Model
- 247.887821
- Serial number
- 11203B20145
- Bought from
- Sears, Michigan
- Bought
- Jan 27, 2016
- Where
- Canton, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, care not known Made Nov 30, 2015, sent to the company Jan 5, 2016, published by CPSC Jan 20, 2016
The product, in the report: Snow Thrower
Consumer stated that his snow thrower has a failure defect. While pulling the cord to start the unit it broke and he fell to the ground. He contacted the retailer and he was advised that a service technician would be sent out , however, when the service technician came out (11/2015) he was advised that there was a charge. He advised him that the retailer informed him that there was no charge for the visit. He was contacted later that the unit was no longer out of warranty and he would have to order the parts.
Caller stated that he explained to them that the unit poses a safety hazard and he could have been seriously injured. He stated that his back is still sore from the fall. No medical attention was received as yet.
- Model
- 247.883960
- Serial number
- ig20285047
- Bought from
- Sears, Michigan
- Bought
- Nov 30, 2012
- Where
- Higgins lake, Michigan: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Age 71, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Level of care not known
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Emergency room Made Apr 27, 2015, sent to the company Jun 10, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 24, 2015
The product, in the report: Snow Thrower Craftman 24” 5.5 H.P. Explanation: Sears didn’t help at all Called MTD Products and they gave a phone # to call. The consumer called P&P Lawn Mowers in Maple Wood NJ and {REDACTED] the owner called MTD Factory to help the consumer. {REDACTED] at MTD helped a lot He is sending new rims & tires to the consumer Date Manufactured 1995
Caller stated that he was putting air in his snow thrower and the rim exploded. He stated that the plastic rim became a projectile and caused injury to his left hand. He went to the Richmond University Hospital where he was treated and sent home for follow up.
Caller stated that he experienced similar problems of Recall#07-003. If the snow thrower’s tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.
Caller stated that he knows his product is recalled but has not contact them as yet but will do so later.
- Model
- 247.88255
- Serial number
- 11205120367 000002
- Bought from
- Bought at a yard sale, New York
- Bought
- Apr 20, 2010
- Where
- Stanton Island, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 67, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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Not said Made Feb 8, 2015, sent to the company Feb 18, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 4, 2015
The product, in the report: Craftsman electric start snow blower
After removing the top cover of the snow blower, noticed that the starter wire was partially melted through. The damage was caused by the wire being in contact with the exhaust manifold of the engine. The starter wire is 120 volt AC and supplies the power for the electric start feature of the snow blower. The potential danger would be fire/explosion (gasoline powered unit with fuel tank less than 6 inches away) and/or electrocution (unit is made of metal with a metal handle).
- Model
- model number: 536.885214
- Serial number
- 740002622S2G038
- Bought from
- Sears Hardware, Pennsylvania
- Bought
- Feb 15, 2003, about then
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Unspecified
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No one hurt Made Oct 6, 2014, sent to the company Oct 30, 2014, published by CPSC Nov 17, 2014
The product, in the report: Snowblower (8.5 horsepower, 27 inch, electric start) Engine: Briggs & Stratton Model # 15A1140342E1 DOM: 050902FE Alert # 07-558
The consumer stated that his snowblower caught on fire. The engine is included in alert #07-558.
The consumer stated that he used the snowblower. The consumer put it back in the shed. The consumer went to check on the machine to make sure it was shut off. The consumer noticed a fire in the snowblower. The consumer stated that the snowblower caught on fire in the shed. The consumer was unable to remove the snowblower from the shed. The consumer threw snow on the snowblower to put out the fire.
The consumer stated that some papers, a trimmer and other belongings in the shed also caught on fire.
The consumer has not contacted the manf of the snowblower or engine. The consumer will contact the manf
- Model
- 536881851
- Serial number
- 75611265553BA055
- Bought from
- Sears, Maine
- Bought
- Jan 1, 2006, about then
- Where
- Biddeford, Maine: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 24, 2014, sent to the company Feb 3, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 19, 2014
The product, in the report: snow blower
I primed snowblower to start unit, pulled starter cord, unit burst into flames I found out about a recall on Briggs & Stratton on your website, called the Sears number listed and was told my unit was not included in the recall even though it was sold during the time frame specified and serial # falls within the range. I was told 12 E series is not included in the recall. My model is 12 E 1140268E 1 DOM 040804FE. I suggest expanding the recall to include the 12E series if it is not currently included. Please let me know if this unit is part of the current recall.
Thank You
- Model
- 12E114 0268E1
- Bought from
- Sears, New Jersey
- Bought
- Nov 1, 2004, about then
- Where
- Jackson, New Jersey: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 55, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 12, 2013, sent to the company Mar 19, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 2, 2013
The product, in the report: Craftsman Snow Thrower, 27”, , 8.5 HP Briggs and Stratton engine. Serial # 75611283553CC186 Model # 536881851
My Snow thrower caught fire after I refilled the gas tank, and pumped the gas tank to prime the carburetor.
- Model
- Craftsman 27 “ SnowThrower, 8.5 HP OHV engine 536881851
- UPC
- unknown
- Serial number
- 75611283553CC186
- Bought from
- Sears, Massachusetts
- Bought
- Mar 1, 2006, about then
- Where
- Northborough, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 56, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 4, 2013, sent to the company Feb 14, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 1, 2013
The product, in the report: snowblower 9 hp 1 gallon tank Craftsman
The consumer said that there were only two occasions that he used the snowblower after it was repaired in 2010.
(12/26 /2012) The consumer stated that it snowed on 12/26. The consumer used the snowblower for about 40 mnutes After he finished ,he placed it in the garage. About two hours later he went to the garage and discovered the gas leak which was mixed in with water. The consumer stated that the snowblower holds a gallon of gas. He thinks that maybe a pint or two had run out. He thinks that there is a design error on the snowblower. He stated that there was recall in 2007, but his model was not among those recalled (2/20102)The consumer took the snowblower into a Sears service center to have a gas leak repaired.
- Model
- 536.887992
- Serial number
- 7472627331T304
- Bought from
- Sears, Pennsylvania
- Where
- York Haven, Pennsylvania: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 15, 2012, sent to the company Dec 19, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 7, 2013
The product, in the report: Snow Thrower
The caller stated that while they were asleep they were awaken by an explosion in the garage. She discovered that the snow thrower rim had exploded which caused damages to her motor cycle and the roof of the car.
The caller feels that she experienced similar problems of Release #07-003.
The snow thrower model number matched the numbers listed on the recall.
The manufacturer was contacted through email on 10/15/12. There was no response as yet.
The caller feels that this snow thrower is a safety hazard and should be reported.
- Model
- 247.88700
- Serial number
- 31as3aad799
- Bought from
- Sears, New Jersey
- Bought
- Oct 1, 2005, about then
- Where
- Howell, New Jersey: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 3, 2012, sent to the company Feb 1, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 15, 2012
The product, in the report: 24 inch snow thrower
While releasing the auger switch and the drive switch he noticed that the auger switch was jammed down causing the thrower to continue to operate. The consumer was able to power the thrower off by the engine.
After examining the auger he noticed that there was a bolt that broke off which caused the auger to jam down. He estimates using the thrower for 20 minutes and It was also his first time using it.
He contacted the firm/retailer and was informed that since there is a warranty still valid on the thrower to bring it in for a repair. The consumer indicated that he would have it repaired.
No further information.
- Model
- 247.889571
- Serial number
- 1H221B30283
- Bought from
- Ace hardware, Indiana
- Bought
- Sep 29, 2011
- Where
- Goshen, Indiana: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Emergency room Made Nov 21, 2011, sent to the company Dec 20, 2011, published by CPSC Jan 5, 2012
The product, in the report: Snow Blower
Consumer sated that while working on the snow blower for a customer, the plastic composite rim exploded while he was putting air in the tire. This incident caused him to receive severe injuries to his right hand.
Consumer was taken to the hospital (Winchester Urgent care) Wilmington Ma. by a coworker, he received 6 stitches in three of fingers on his right hand, his right thumb was fractured and had lacerations to his knuckle and fingers. He received treatment and was released, but had to return twice for medical care due to infection.
Consumer is concerned that this product is a safety hazard and should be reported.
- Model
- 31A-3BAD700
- UPC
- unknown
- Serial number
- 1j185-10121000001
- Where
- Wilmington, Massachusetts: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 56, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Craftsman/
MTD, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation - How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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