CPSC Recall in 2018: Amerisun Recalls to Repair Snow Blowers Due to Injury Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2018.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-173

Date: June 08, 2018

Product Name: PowerSmart snow blowers

Recall Description:

Hazard Description:

The pulley bolt can loosen and cause the snow blower to get stuck in drive mode, posing an injury hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 34,600 (in addition, about 11,800 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

Amerisun has received 20 reports of loose pulley bolts, 15 in the U.S. and five in Canada, including eight reports of the snow blower getting stuck in drive mode. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

The Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Ebay.com, Homedepot.com, Walmart.com, and other websites from July 2015 through February 2018 for between $500 and $800.

Manufactured In:

China