Nearly 3,000 Snow Blowers Recalled Due to Injury Risk

What: The Husqvarna Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers.

Why: The Husqvarna residential 300 series snow blowers can unexpectedly go into drive mode and collide with a consumer, posing an injury hazard.

Who: Husqvarna Professional Products Inc.

When: July 06, 2023

Where: Currently, this recall applies to the units sold in the United States.

How Can I Identify the Product?: Husqvarna can identify the snow blowers by their orange and black colors and the Husqvarna logo painted on the front plastic cover. Or by the product and serial numbers located on the right side of the unit behind the tire.

On July 6th, 2023, Husqvarna Professional Products Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina, issued a nationwide recall on nearly 3k of their Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers. The recall comes after the company received 22 reports where the auger pulley bolt loosened, and the drive unexpectedly became engaged. When engaged, the machine could potentially collide with a consumer, posing an injury hazard. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there have been no injuries have been reported thus far.

The Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers were manufactured in the United States and sold with Husqvarna authorized dealers and various hardware stores nationwide. Customers were also able to purchase the snow blower online at www.husqvarna.com. The recalled products were sold from July 2022 through February 2023 for between $1,350 and $1,800. Roughly 2,700 units were sold in the united states (in addition, about 4,400 were sold in Canada).

Identifying the Recalled Husqvarna Snow Blowers

As mentioned, this recall involves Husqvarna-branded gas-powered residential 300 Series Snow Blowers. The model numbers of the recalled snow blowers are ST 324, ST 327, and ST 330. The snow blowers are orange and black, with the Husqvarna logo painted on the front plastic cover. Depending on the model, customers will find that the product is about 46 inches tall, 54 inches deep, and 24 to 30 inches wide. Customers can also locate the model, product, and serial numbers on the right side of the unit behind the tire. Below we have listed the products included in the recall. 

ST 324

Product No.: 970528901, 970528902

Serial No.: 061522D000001 to 111522DXXXXXX

ST 327

Product No.: 970529001, 970529002

Serial No.: 061522D000001 to 111522DXXXXXX

ST 330

Product No.: 970529101, 970529102

Serial No.: 061522D000001 to 111522DXXXXXX

If you are able to identify your snow blower to one of the listed recalled items above, then for their safety, Husqvarna is advising that their consumers immediately stop all use of the recalled snow blowers and to immediately contact their customer support for help on what their next steps are. 

What Options Do Owners of the Snow Blower Have?

For those who have identified their snow blowers to be part of the recall, Husqvarna is offering their customers a free repair. In order to register, the company asks that they contact an authorized Husqvarna Professional Products dealer. Customers can locate an authorized Husqvarna dealer by heading over to their website and using their locator. 

If you are still unable to locate a Husqvarna Professional Products dealer, you can contact the company directly by toll-free at 877-257-6921. Husqvarna also has a web page dedicated to the recall with more information on how you can contact a support representative. You can find the page by heading to their website, opening the menu, and support, then clicking on the “Important Snow Blower Recall” tab for more information. This recall is listed under the numbers 23-240. 

If you or a loved one are currently in possession of one of the recalled Husqvarna Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers and have sustained an injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation. For more information regarding your case or behind the Husqvarna recall, you can connect with a Morgan & Morgan attorney today by completing our free, no-obligation case evaluation form today.