Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 5,400 Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch compact snow blowers. The carburetor bowl nut can leak fuel, which poses a serious fire hazard to consumers. These orange and black units were sold at Ariens dealers and The Home Depot nationwide between August and September 2012. No injuries have been reported to date, but consumers should stop using affected units immediately and seek a free repair.
Fuel can escape from the unit's carburetor bowl nut, creating a risk of fire. This leak can occur during operation or storage, potentially igniting if it comes into contact with a hot engine or other ignition source.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair.
Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch
Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch with labels
Engines with a circular black marker dot located on the right side of the engine base (A) below the electric starter (B) and just above the oil drain plug (C) have already been inspected and are not part of this recall.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response