February 18, 2004
 

 

Ariens Co. Announces Recall of Snow Throwers


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