Safety regulator, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers
Recall 04084 · Feb 18, 2004 · Ariens Co.
571
units affected
571
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04084
- Date
- Feb 18, 2004
- Company
- Ariens Co.
- Units affected
- 571
- Product
- Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506
- Product type
- Snow Blowers & Throwers
- Hazard
- Injury
What can happen
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.
The fix
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
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ariens Co. has not received any reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ariens 13-horsepower sno-throw™, model 924506?
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
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.