February 18, 2004
Name of product: Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506.
Units: 571
Manufacturer: Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.
Hazard and Product 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.
Sold at: Home Depot stores in U.S. and Canada 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.
Manufactured in: U.S.A.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these snow throwers immediately and
return them to Home Depot or 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