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Benchmark-branded 22 inch, 15 amp electric snow thrower recalled due to electric shock hazard

Benchmark-branded 22 inch, 15 amp electric snow thrower
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What's being recalled

Number sold: The company reported that 37,667 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold: The affected products were sold from November 2020 to May 2026.

Place of origin: Manufactured in China

Companies: Retailer: Home Hardware Stores Limited, St. Jacobs ON, Canada; Supplier: Sumec Hardware & Tools, Jiangsu, China; Manufacturer: Suzhou Murray Electronics & Machinery Co., Ltd, Jiangsu, China.

How to identify it

This recall involves Benchmark-branded 22-inch, 15 amp electric snow thrower. The Product has a red and black base and wheels and a black handle. The word “BENCHMARK” is written on the side of the product. The product bears model number YF6022, which can be located on a label on the back of the base of the machine.

The hazard

The power cable on the affected units may break when exposed to extreme cold weather, causing a potential electric shock injury.

As of October 5, 2026, the company has received 19 reports of the power cord of the product breaking in Canada, and no reports of injuries.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Home Hardware for instructions on how to destroy the product in exchange for a refund.

For more information, consumers can contact Home Hardware Stores Limited by telephone at 1-877-940-5081, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (ET). Telephone service will be available in English and French. Consumers can also contact the company by email at contactus@homehardware.ca, or by visiting the company website.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.

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