CPSCFebruary 18, 2004

CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers

CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers

Why was CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506
Company
Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.
Quantity
571
Sold at
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.
Recall date
February 18, 2004
Incidents / injuries
Ariens Co. has not received any reports of injuries.
Agency
CPSC
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