Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration ...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Ariens and Sno-Tek brand snow throwers and Ariens and Gravely brand power brushes. Ariens Compact and Compack Track Snow-Thro snow throwers included in the recall are orange and 22 to 24 inches wide. Sno-Tek model snow throwers included in the recall are black and 20 to 28 inches wide. Power brushes included in the recall are Ariens and Gravely model PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28-inch brush CE. The Ariens power brush was sold in orange and the Gravely in red. The snow throwers and power brushes have the Ariens, Sno-Tek or Gravely brand name printed on the product. For all recalled units, model and serial numbers are printed on a white label affixed to the lower rear of the product, near the wheel. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are: Ariens Compact and Compact Track Sno-Thro Models Serial Number Range 920013 124912 - 125271 920014 142966 - 143728 920021 003089 - 006233 920022 000531 - 000712 Ariens Sno-Tek Models Serial Number Range 939401 090112 - 090623 920402 143967 - 146057 920403 126501 - 127351 Ariens PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28 CE Brush Models Serial Number Range 921025 040600 - 040660 921313 040163 - 040174 Gravely PB-28 All Season Brush Models Serial Number Range 921026 040061 - 040079 Units with a black check mark on the model/serial number label are not included in the recall.
Affected Products
Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Ariens-Recalls-Snow-Throwers-and-Power-Brushes |
| Title | Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/AriensGroup800.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers and Ariens and Gravely All-Season Brushes |
| Hazards › Name | A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes |
| Products › Type | Snow Throwers or Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68431 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,700 |
| Recall I D | 1663 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200. |
| Recall Date | 2014-04-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Ariens and Sno-Tek brand snow throwers and Ariens and Gravely brand power brushes. Ariens Compact and Compack Track Snow-Thro snow throwers included in the recall are orange and 22 to 24 inches wide. Sno-Tek model snow throwers included in the recall are black and 20 to 28 inches wide. Power brushes included in the recall are Ariens and Gravely model PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28-inch brush CE. The Ariens power brush was sold in orange and the Gravely in red. The snow throwers and power brushes have the Ariens, Sno-Tek or Gravely brand name printed on the product. For all recalled units, model and serial numbers are printed on a white label affixed to the lower rear of the product, near the wheel. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are: Ariens Compact and Compact Track Sno-Thro Models Serial Number Range 920013 124912 - 125271 920014 142966 - 143728 920021 003089 - 006233 920022 000531 - 000712 Ariens Sno-Tek Models Serial Number Range 939401 090112 - 090623 920402 143967 - 146057 920403 126501 - 127351 Ariens PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28 CE Brush Models Serial Number Range 921025 040600 - 040660 921313 040163 - 040174 Gravely PB-28 All Season Brush Models Serial Number Range 921026 040061 - 040079 Units with a black check mark on the model/serial number label are not included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 14158 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |