Benchmark electric snow throwers recalled in Canada over shock risk
Health Canada’s October 26 notice covers Benchmark 22-inch, 15-amp snow throwers with model number YF6022.
What the record says
Health Canada announced an October 26 recall of Benchmark-branded 22-inch, 15-amp electric snow throwers bearing model number YF6022. The notice says the power cable may break in extreme cold, creating a potential electric-shock hazard. The company reported 37,667 affected units sold in Canada from November 2020 through May 2026. Health Canada directs consumers to stop using the recalled product and contact Home Hardware for the recall’s destruction and refund instructions.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Check the model label and follow Health Canada’s notice and Home Hardware’s official refund instructions.
Limits and what is not established
The notice identifies a specific model and Canadian sales period. Incident figures are the company’s reports as of the notice’s stated cutoff, not an independently updated injury count.
Sources checked October 27, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Health Canada: original information