Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 11714 · Jan 11, 2011 · Ariens Company
1,040
units affected
1,040
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11714
- Date
- Jan 11, 2011
- Company
- Ariens Company
- Units affected
- 1,040
- Product
- SnoThro 30LE Deluxe Snow Thrower
- Product type
- Snow Throwers or Blowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The snow thrower is painted orange and black. The model number is 921020 and serial numbers range from 000101 to 001229 and are located on a label at the rear of the unit next to the right tire. The Ariens logo is placed on the front of the control panel.
What can happen
Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a finger or hand injury hazard.
The fix
Ariens Company has fixed about 600 of these units prior to their sale. To determine if your unit has been repaired contact Ariens. If your unit has not been repaired, Ariens will assist you in scheduling an appointment for a free repair with an Ariens authorized dealer in your area.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No reports of injuries have been received.
- Sold at
- Home Depot and local Ariens authorized dealerships from October 2009 to January 2010 for about $1,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snothro 30le deluxe snow thrower?
Ariens Company has fixed about 600 of these units prior to their sale. To determine if your unit has been repaired contact Ariens. If your unit has not been repaired, Ariens will assist you in scheduling an appointment for a free repair with an Ariens authorized dealer in your area.
What is the hazard?
Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a finger or hand injury hazard.
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.