Anyone who has ever shoveled a driveway with heavy snow knows that it's a lot of work. According to CR, here are the best snow blowers you can get under $1,000.

If you're in the market for a new snow blower—perhaps one tested for our October 2009 report on snow blowers (like our full ratings, available to subscribers)—you probably don't want to wait too long ...

Toro is recalling 18,000 Toro Power Clear Snowblowers and 6,000 Toro 20-inch Recycler Lawn Mowers due to fire or burn hazards. The carburetors on both products can develop fuel leaks and can ignite.