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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Power Tools

Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards

Agency Publication Date: April 24, 2014
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Summary

Ariens, Sno-Tek, and Gravely are recalling approximately 5,700 snow throwers and power brushes because a drive pulley can crack during use. This defect can cause the auger, impeller, or brush to keep rotating even after the operator releases the clutch lever, posing a serious risk of amputation or laceration. These machines were sold at Home Depot and other authorized dealers nationwide between January 2014 and February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact Ariens for a free repair.

Risk

A cracked drive pulley allows the rotating parts to continue spinning without the operator's control, which can lead to severe hand or finger injuries if the consumer attempts to clear a clog or comes into contact with the moving parts.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled snow thrower or power brush and check the white label located on the lower rear of the product near the wheel for the model and serial number.
  2. Identify if your Ariens Compact or Compact Track Sno-Thro is affected: check for model 920013 (serial 124912-125271), 920014 (serial 142966-143728), 920021 (serial 003089-006233), or 920022 (serial 000531-000712).
  3. Identify if your Sno-Tek model is affected: check for model 939401 (serial 090112-090623), 920402 (serial 143967-146057), or 920403 (serial 126501-127351).
  4. Identify if your Power Brush is affected: check for Ariens models 921025 (serial 040600-040660) and 921313 (serial 040163-040174), or Gravely model 921026 (serial 040061-040079).
  5. Look for a black check mark on the model/serial number label; if a check mark is present, the unit is NOT included in this recall.
  6. Contact Ariens Company toll-free at (877) 740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ariens.com and click on 'Recall Information' to schedule a free repair.
  7. Never put your hands into the discharge chute of any snow thrower or power brush, even when the machine is turned off.
  8. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and brushes and contact Ariens Company for a free repair. Consumers should remember to never put their hands into the discharge chute.

Contact: Ariens Company toll-free at (877) 740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ariens.com click on "Recall Information" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Ariens Compact and Compact Track Sno-Thro (Orange)
Model:
920013
920014
920021
920022
Lot Numbers:
124912 - 125271
142966 - 143728
003089 - 006233
000531 - 000712
Date Ranges: January 2014 - February 2014
Product: Sno-Tek Snow Thrower (Black)
Model:
939401
920402
920403
Lot Numbers:
090112 - 090623
143967 - 146057
126501 - 127351
Date Ranges: January 2014 - February 2014
Product: Ariens PB-28 All Season Brush and 28-inch Brush CE (Orange)
Model:
921025
921313
Lot Numbers:
040600 - 040660
040163 - 040174
Date Ranges: January 2014 - February 2014
Product: Gravely PB-28 All Season Brush (Red)
Model:
921026
Lot Numbers:
040061 - 040079
Date Ranges: January 2014 - February 2014

Product Images

Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers and Ariens and Gravely All-Season Brushes

Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers and Ariens and Gravely All-Season Brushes

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14158
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.
Sold By: Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 5,700
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Ariens Company toll-free at (877) 740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ariens.com click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 26, 2015

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