Ariens and Lesco Snowblowers Recalled for Fuel Leak Fire Hazard
Ariens Co. is recalling about 27,000 Ariens and Lesco snowblowers because fuel can leak from the fuel-line connection, posing a fire hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard due to fuel leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Ariens Co. of Brillion, Wisconsin, is recalling approximately 27,000 Ariens and Lesco model snowblowers. The recall involves Ariens SS322 and SS522 snowblowers manufactured in 1997 and 1999, as well as Lesco LSS522 snowblowers. Specific model and serial numbers are listed on the lower handlebar of the units. The Ariens models are orange, while the Lesco models are green with a "Commercialpulse" label on the engine cover.
The recall is due to a defect where fuel can leak from the fuel-line connection, which poses a fire hazard. Ariens Co. has received 30 reports of fuel leaking from these snowblowers, but no injuries have been reported.
These snowblowers were sold nationwide from July 1997 through January 2000 for $450 to $560. They were available at Ariens and Lesco retail outlets, hardware stores, and home centers, including Home Depot. Consumers should stop using these snowblowers immediately and return the unit to a local dealer for a free repair. For more information, consumers can call Ariens toll-free at (888) 927-4367 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ariens and Lesco model snowblowers
- Manufacturer
- Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.
- Affected units
- 27,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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