The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13728·Announced 2013-03-05

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Briggs & Stratton is recalling Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blowers because the carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape, creating a fire hazard.

What this means for you

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 where gas can escape from the unit, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Briggs & Stratton Corporation is recalling approximately 5,400 Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blowers. The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by the snow blower's carburetor bowl nut, which can allow gas to escape from the unit. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this defect.

The recalled snow blowers are 24 inches wide and feature an orange and black color scheme. Affected products have model number 920014 and serial numbers ranging from 100,000 through 119,039, located on an Ariens-brand label on the lower back panel. These units are equipped with Briggs and Stratton engine model number 13D1370110 F1, with serial numbers ranging from 12053000000 through 12071699999. Engines with a circular black marker dot on the right side of the engine base, below the electric starter and above the oil drain plug, have already been inspected and are not part of this recall.

The snow blowers were sold at Ariens dealers and The Home Depot nationwide from August through September 2012 for approximately $800 to $1,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair. For more information, consumers can contact Briggs and Stratton Corporation toll-free at (877) 564-0172 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.Briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recall Alert Notice."

The recalled product

Product
Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blower
Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Snow Blowers
Hazard
Affected units
5,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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