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CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers

  • Recalled Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506
Name of Product:
Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506
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:
Inspect
Repair
Recall Date:
February 18, 2004
Units:

571

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.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis., is voluntarily recalling 571 Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw, Model 924506 snow throwers. 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.

Name of product: Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506

Units: 571

Manufacturer: Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.

Hazard and Product Description: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Manufactured In: U.S.A.

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.

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.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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.
Manufacturer(s):
Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
04-084

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