CPSCJanuary 11, 2011

Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury

Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard

Why was Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury recalled?

Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a finger or hand injury hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Ariens Company has fixed about 600 of these units prior to their sale. To determine if your unit has been repaired contact Ariens. If your unit has not been repaired, Ariens will assist you in scheduling an appointment for a free repair with an Ariens authorized dealer in your area. Contact: For more information, contact Ariens Company toll free at (888) 927-4367 between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.ariens.com

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
SnoThro 30LE Deluxe Snow Thrower
Company
Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.
Quantity
About 1,040
Sold at
Home Depot and local Ariens authorized dealerships from October 2009 to January 2010 for about $1,500.
Recall date
January 11, 2011
Incidents / injuries
No reports of injuries have been received.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The snow thrower is painted orange and black. The model number is 921020 and serial numbers range from 000101 to 001229 and are located on a label at the rear of the unit next to the right tire. The Ariens logo is placed on the front of the control panel.

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