CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snowblowers

Recalled January 27, 2000 · CPSC recall 00059 · Ariens

Hazard

Fuel can leak from the fuel-line connection, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these snowblowers immediately, and return the unit to a local dealer for a free repair.

Units

About 27,000

Incidents / injuries

Ariens Co. has received 30 reports of fuel leaking from these snowblowers. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall includes SS322 and SS522 Ariens snowblowers manufactured in 1997 and 1999 with the following model and serial numbers located on the lower handlebar of the unit: Model Number Serial Number 938010 000101-002251 938011 000101-002295 938012 000101-002096 938015 000101-001567 938016 000101-018587 These Ariens snowblowers are orange and have "ARIENS" and "SS322" or "SS522" written on top of the engine cover. The recall also includes Lesco model LSS522 snowblowers with serial numbers 063699000001 through 063699000402. The Lesco snowblowers are green with a "Commercialpulse" label on the engine cover. The model number and serial numbers are on the lower handlebar of the unit.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these snowblowers immediately, and return the unit to a local dealer for a free repair.

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.

Product

Ariens and Lesco model snowblowers

Manufacturer(s)

Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.

Retailers

Ariens and Lesco retail outlets, hardware stores and home centers, including Home Depot, sold these snowblowers nationwide, from July 1997 through January 2000, for $450 to $560.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →