CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers
Recalled February 18, 2004 · CPSC recall 04084 · Ariens
Hazard
The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The potential for injury exists if consumers make contact with the rotary blade.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these snow throwers immediately and return them to a local Ariens dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, repair. To access the serial numbers for the units affected, check the Ariens website: www.ariens.com/safety_recall
Units
571
Incidents / injuries
Ariens Co. has not received any reports of injuries.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these snow throwers immediately and return them to a local Ariens dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, repair. To access the serial numbers for the units affected, check the Ariens website: www.ariens.com/safety_recall
Contact
For more information, call Ariens toll-free at (888) 927-4367 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Visit the Ariens website: www.ariens.com/safety_recall
Product
Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506
Manufacturer(s)
Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.
Retailers
Home Depot stores, from October 7, 2003 to October 24, 2003, for between $2,500 and $2,800. Some units were sold elsewhere but Ariens already has notified those consumers.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →