Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-04-24). Hazards: laceration. Models: PB-28. About 5,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14158 |
| Published | 2014-04-24 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-26 |
| Product category | Snow Throwers or Blowers |
| Products | Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes |
| Firm named in the title | Ariens |
| Firms | Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 5,700 |
| Model numbers | PB-28 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200. |
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: 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.
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
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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