Lawn Equipment & Supplies
Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes
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.
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.
Recall Details
UnitsAbout 5,700
DescriptionThis 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.
None reported.
RemedyConsumers 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.
Sold atHome Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.
Manufactured inUnited States
Importer/ManufacturerAriens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.