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Expanded Recall: Yardworks 15-Amp Electric Corded Snowblower, 22-in recalled due to Electric Shock Hazard

Waterfront Media HFX Updated February 28, 2023 at 3:10 PM
Expanded Recall: Yardworks 15-Amp Electric Corded Snowblower, 22-in recalled due to Electric Shock Hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada

Expanded Recall: Yardworks 15-Amp Electric Corded Snowblower, 22-in recalled due to Electric Shock Hazard

 

Issue

The power cable on the affected units may become brittle and break when exposed to temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius, leading to a potential electric shock injury.   As of February 10, 2023, the company has received 11 reports of incidents relating to the power cord becoming brittle and breaking in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
 

Affected products

This recall expansion involves Yardworks 15-Amp Electric Corded Snowblower, 22-in. The batch numbers is located on the back of the product.
Product Number UPC Batch Number
060-0583 846325003919 53019
060-0583 846325003919 13619
060-0583 846325003919 53719
060-0583 846325003919 24119
060-0583 846325003919 24219
060-0583 846325003919 32920
060-0583 846325003919 53220
060-0583 846325003919 53420
060-0583 846325003919 53520
060-0583 846325003919 53620
060-0583 846325003919 44520

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to any Canadian Tire Store for a full refund. For more information, consumers may contact the Canadian Tire Call Centre by telephone toll-free at 1-800-387-8803.  The call centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST, and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.      
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