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Husqvarna Recalls Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers Due to Injury Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #23240
Husqvarna Recalls Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers Due to Injury Hazard
Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina · Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers
Product Description
This recall involves Husqvarna-branded gas-powered residential 300 Series Snow Blowers with model numbers ST 324, ST 327 and ST 330. The snow blowers are orange and black with the Husqvarna logo painted on the front plastic cover. The product is about 46 inches tall, 54 inches deep and 24 to 30 inches wide, depending on the model. The following model, product and serial numbers, located on the right side of the unit behind the tire, are included in this recall. Model Number Product Number Serial Number ST 324 970528901 970528902 061522D000001 to 111522DXXXXXX ST 327 970529001 970529002 061522D000001 to 111522DXXXXXX ST 330 970529101 970529102 061522D000001 to 111522DXXXXXX
Hazard
The recalled 300 series snow blowers can unexpectedly go into drive mode and collide with a consumer, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow blowers and contact an authorized Husqvarna Professional Products dealer for a free repair. The dealer locator is available at https://locations.husqvarna.com/us/.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 22 reports where the auger pulley bolt loosened and the drive unexpectedly became engaged. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
A recall affecting about 2,700 (in addition, about 4,400 were sold in canada) of Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers was announced on July 6, 2023 by the CPSC. The recalled 300 series snow blowers can unexpectedly go into drive mode and collide with a consumer, posing an injury hazard. Husqvarna Professional Products Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina initiated this voluntary recall before any injuries were reported. Consumers who purchased this product should schedule a free repair by contacting the manufacturer. The CPSC encourages consumers to register products at the time of purchase to receive direct notification of future recalls.
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