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Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards

Recall 14-158 · April 24, 2014 · Ariens

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-158 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 24, 2014
Brand
Ariens
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes
Hazard
Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 5,700
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
January 26, 2015

What was recalled

This 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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes · About 5,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.; Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc..

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 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?

Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes (About 5,700 units). This recall involves Ariens and Sno-Tek brand snow throwers and Ariens and Gravely brand power brushes.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Amputation and Laceration Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers 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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 26, 2015. 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.