Health Canada is recalling 15,000 snowblowers sold throughout the country due to risk of injury.

Yardworks, Yard Machines, MTD Yard Machines and Troy-Bilt 2 stage snow throwers sold in or around 2004-2006 have plastic wheel rims that can burst if tires are over-inflated. The bursting parts can cause lacerations and fractures according to Health Canada.

The affected snow throwers have two wheels with plastic tire rims and come in red, green, gray or black. The brand name is printed on the snow thrower's housing. The model number is located on the snow thrower's rear frame.

They were sold at The Home Depot, Rona, Canadian Tire and other stores across the country.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact MTD for a free set of replacement wheel rim assemblies made of steel.

Consumers can contact MTD toll-free at (800) 668-1238 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.

MTD says that so far they have received 36 reports of injury.

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