Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Laceration Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled snow thrower impeller and auger assembly can continue rotating even after the operator control lever is released, posing a laceration hazard if a user makes contact with the rotating parts inside the housing enclosure at the front of the machine.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves certain Ariens DELUXE-, PLATINUM- and PROFESSIONAL-series Sno-Thro® models. The recalled snow throwers were sold in a bright orange color and are equipped with either rear wheels or tracks. The model and serial numbers are located on the white square ID tag on the frame. Some recalled snowblowers have already been inspected and repaired. Consumers are urged to visit https://www.ariensco.com/safetyrecall for a list of recalled units.
Affected Products
Ariens® DELUXE-, PLATINUM- and PROFESSIONAL-series Snow Throwers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Ariens-Recalls-Snow-Throwers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ariens-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Ariens Snow Throwers with Tracks |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ariens-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Ariens Snow Thrower with Wheels |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ariens-3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Location of Model and Serial Number on the frame of the recalled Snow Throwers |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled snow thrower impeller and auger assembly can continue rotating even after the operator control lever is released, posing a laceration hazard if a user makes contact with the rotating parts inside the housing enclosure at the front of the machine. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Ariens® DELUXE-, PLATINUM- and PROFESSIONAL-series Snow Throwers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,260 (In addition, about 1,100 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 10150 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and contact Ariens Company or an authorized dealer for a free repair at their local dealership. Ariens Company and its authorized dealers will confirm whether a unit has already been inspected and/or repaired and will perform all necessary repairs on affected units. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Ariens dealers nationwide, Ace Hardware, Blain's Farm & Fleet, Do It Best, Family Farm & Home, Mills Fleet Farm, Northern Tool and Equipment, Lowe's and True Value and online at AceHardware.com, Farmandfleet.com, Doitbest.com, familyfarmandhome.com, Lowes.com, fleetfarm.com, northerntool.com, TrueValue.com from August 2024 through October 2024 for between $1,770 and $5,440. |
| Recall Date | 2025-02-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves certain Ariens DELUXE-, PLATINUM- and PROFESSIONAL-series Sno-Thro® models. The recalled snow throwers were sold in a bright orange color and are equipped with either rear wheels or tracks. The model and serial numbers are located on the white square ID tag on the frame. Some recalled snowblowers have already been inspected and repaired. Consumers are urged to visit https://www.ariensco.com/safetyrecall for a list of recalled units. |
| Recall Number | 25124 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisconsin |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/ariens-deluxe-platinum-and-professional-series-snow-throwers-recalled-due-injury |
| Consumer Contact | Ariens Company toll-free at 877-740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.ariensco.com/safetyrecallor at www.ariens.com and click on "Safety Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |