CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snowblowers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-01-27). Hazards: fire. Models: LSS522. About 27,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00059 |
| Published | 2000-01-27 |
| Last updated | 2000-01-27 |
| Product category | Snow Blowers & Throwers |
| Products | Ariens and Lesco model snowblowers |
| Firm named in the title | Ariens Co. |
| Firms | Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 27,000 |
| Model numbers | LSS522 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Ariens and Lesco retail outlets, hardware stores and home centers, including Home Depot, sold these snowblowers nationwide, from July 1997 through January 2000, for $450 to $560. |
Description
The recall includes SS322 and SS522 Ariens snowblowers manufactured in 1997 and 1999 with the following model and serial numbers located on the lower handlebar of the unit: Model Number Serial Number 938010 000101-002251 938011 000101-002295 938012 000101-002096 938015 000101-001567 938016 000101-018587 These Ariens snowblowers are orange and have "ARIENS" and "SS322" or "SS522" written on top of the engine cover. The recall also includes Lesco model LSS522 snowblowers with serial numbers 063699000001 through 063699000402. The Lesco snowblowers are green with a "Commercialpulse" label on the engine cover. The model number and serial numbers are on the lower handlebar of the unit.
Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel-line connection, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these snowblowers immediately, and return the unit to a local dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Ariens Co. has received 30 reports of fuel leaking from these snowblowers. No injuries have been reported.
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