CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers

Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506.

Date of Recall

2004-02-18

CPSC Release Number

04-084

Manufactured In

U.S.A.

Units

571

Manufacturer

Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.

Sold By

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.

Injuries/Incidents

Ariens Co. has not received any reports of injuries.

Description

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.

Remedy

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 Web site: www.ariens.com/safety_recall.

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 Web site: www.ariens.com/safety_recall

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