CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers
CPSC recall 04084 · announced February 18, 2004 · Ariens Co · 571 units affected
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Ariens Co. has not received any reports of injuries.
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.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.