15,000 snowblowers recalled after 36 injuries reported in Canada

More than 15,000 snowblowers have been recalled due to possible bursting plastic wheel rims. Four brands sold at Home Depot, Rona, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware and other retailers between July 2004 and March 2006 are included in the Dec. 30 recall. Over-inflated tires can cause the plastic wheel rims to burst, the Health Canada notice says, “posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.” As of Dec. 17, the manufacturer MTD Products Ltd. had received 36 reports of injuries in Canada. &l