About 170,000 Tecumseh engines used in various two-stage snow throwers, ice augers, generators, lawn mowers, weed trimmers, log splitters and fun-karts, manufactured by Tecumseh Power Co. of Grafton, Wis., because the fuel lines on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard.
Tecumseh has received 235 reports of disconnected fuel lines, including two reports of fires. There have been no reports of injury. The company has received 39 reports of minor damage, totaling about $44,000.

The recalled engines have a date of manufacture code that starts with 05241 to 05286. The label on the engine reads "Tecumseh Power Company" and lists the spec number needed for identification. The recall includes power equipment with Tecumseh engines listed below:

-Two-stage snow throwers with brand names Ariens, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Huskee, Husqvarna, MTD Gold Series, Murray, Toro, Poulan Pro, Troy-Bilt, White Outdoor, Yard Machines and Yard Man.

-Log splitters with brand name Yard Machines.

-Ice augers and post hold diggers with brand names Jiffy, Eskimo, Earthquake, Hoffco and MEPCO.

-Fun-karts with brand names Carter Brothers and Ken Bar.


-Generators with brand names Coleman Powermate and NorthStar.

-Lawn vacs/chippers with brand name Agri-Fab.

-Lawn mowers with brand name Toro.

-String trimmers with brand name Ariens.

The products were sold at home and hardware stores and equipment dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006.

Consumers should stop using the equipment until they receive a free inspection and repair if necessary. For more information, call Tecumseh at 888-271-4048 or visit http://www.tecumsehpower.com or http://www.cpsc.gov