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

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes

Hazard: A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers.

Remedy: Repair

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.

To see photos of the recalled products, go to http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Ariens-Recalls-Snow-Throwers-and-Power-Brushes/

Recall Details

Units: About 5,700

Description: 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:

Units with a black check mark on the model/serial number label are not included in the recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: 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.

Sold by: Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.

Importer/Manufacturer: Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.

Manufactured in: United States

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