Husqvarna Snow Blowers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

The recalled snow blowers can unexpectedly go into drive mode, causing collisions

Husqvarna has recalled about 2,700 units of its gas-powered residential 300 Series snow blowers.

The model numbers are ST 324, ST 327, and ST 330. These blowers can suddenly switch into drive mode, potentially hitting the user and others in its way. There have been 22 reports where the auger pulley belt became loose—thus unexpectedly engaging the drive, according to the recall notice released by the Consumer Products Safety Commission. So far, no injuries have been reported. Consumer Reports currently rates more than 70 snow blowers, including the Husqvarna ST 324, which is part of the recall. Our engineers did not encounter the issue at the time of testing, but strongly advise that owners confirm whether their model and serial numbers are affected, and if so, contact their nearest Husqvarna dealer for an immediate repair.

The recall: This recall involves about 2,700 Husqvarna-branded gas-powered snow-blower units sold in the United States, and about 4,400 sold in Canada. All units are part of the brand’s residential 300 series, with prices ranging between $1,350 and $1,800. These snow blowers are orange and black with the brand’s logo painted on the front plastic cover; the dimensions are about 46 inches tall, 54 inches deep. and 24 to 30 inches wide. You can find the model, product, and serial numbers, on the right side of the unit behind the tire. The snow blowers involved are as follows:Model number: ST 324Product numbers: 970528901 and 970528902Serial numbers: 061522D000001 through 111522D999999Model number: ST 327Product numbers: 970529001 and 970529002Serial numbers: 061522D000001 through 111522D999999Model number: ST 330Product numbers: 970529101 and 970529102Serial numbers: 061522D000001 through 111522D999999

The risk: The auger pulley bolt on these units has been found to loosen, and can result in the snow blower unexpectedly switching into drive mode and potentially colliding with the user.

Incidents/injuries: There have been 22 reports about the issue, but no injuries have been noted.

Where and when sold: The recalled units had been sold between July 2022 and February 2023 at authorized Husqvarna dealers, hardware stores across the country, and online at husqvarna.com.

The remedy: If your snow blower is part of the recall, contact a Husqvarna dealer near you (you can use the brand’s store locator) for a free repair.

Contact information: Call Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Or go to the company’s recall page for these snow blowers.

Report a defective product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to SaferProducts.gov.

Joanne Chen

Joanne Chen has been a deputy home editor at Consumer Reports since 2022. From editing stories about air purifiers and gas stoves to writing about sleep, she’s obsessed with the intersection of health and home. Prior to CR, she was an editor at Vogue, Life, and Martha Stewart Living, and a writer at Wirecutter. She has tried more than 100 mattresses, all to help readers separate truth from hype. Follow her on Twitter @JChenNYC.