CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers
Published: February 18, 2004Recall ID: 04084Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Affected Products
Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Ariens-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Snow-Throwers- |
| Title | CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ariens-snow-blower.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506 |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Ariens Co. has not received any reports of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506 |
| Products › Type | Snow Blowers & Throwers |
| Products › Category I D | 2137 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 571 |
| Recall I D | 2574 |
| Remedies › Name | 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 |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2004-02-18T00:00:00 |
| Recall Number | 04084 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |