Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-714 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 11, 2011
- Brand
- Ariens
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- SnoThro 30LE Deluxe Snow Thrower
- Hazard
- Injury Hazard
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 1,040
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- SnoThro 30LE Deluxe Snow Thrower · About 1,040 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Home Depot and local Ariens authorized dealerships from October 2009 to January 2010 for about $1,500.; Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc..
Injuries or incidents reported
No reports of injuries have been received.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Ariens Company toll free at (888) 927-4367 between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.ariens.com
Recall history and context
Ariens appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Ariens recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
SnoThro 30LE Deluxe Snow Thrower (About 1,040 units). The snow thrower is painted orange and black.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 8, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.