The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03046·Announced 2002-11-27

Tecumseh Recalls Power Equipment Engines Due to Fuel Line Fire Hazard

Tecumseh Products Co. is recalling about 25,000 power equipment engines because a misrouted fuel line can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard from a fuel leak, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Tecumseh Products Co. is recalling approximately 25,000 power equipment engines manufactured in the United States. The recall involves HMSK 80 through 110 and HM 80 through 100 model engines, which were sold between June 2002 and November 2002. These engines are used in various power equipment, including snowthrowers, chipper-shredders, generators, pressure washers, and wheeled leaf blowers from brands such as Ariens, Simplicity, Snapper, Toro, MTD, Yard Machines, and Coleman.

The hazard is a misrouted fuel line in the engine that can become damaged, allowing gasoline to leak out and posing a fire hazard to consumers. Tecumseh has not received any reports of incidents or injuries; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumers should stop using the power equipment immediately and contact Tecumseh at (888) 271-4048 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to schedule a free engine repair. Consumers can also visit www.tecumsehpower.com for more information. The engines were sold by retailers and dealers nationwide, with a limited quantity distributed by Sears, Roebuck & Co. under its Craftsman brand name.

The recalled product

Product
Power Equipment Engines
Manufacturer
Tecumseh Products Co., Tecumseh, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Equipment Engines
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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