The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14158·Announced 2014-04-24

Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation Hazards

Ariens is recalling about 5,700 snow throwers and power brushes because a drive pulley can crack, causing the machine to keep running after the clutch is disengaged.

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 risk-of-harm product (amputation/laceration) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling Ariens and Sno-Tek brand snow throwers and Ariens and Gravely brand all-season power brushes. The recall involves approximately 5,700 units sold at Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200. The affected products include specific models of Ariens Compact and Compack Track Snow-Thro snow throwers, Sno-Tek model snow throwers, and Ariens and Gravely PB-28 All Season Brushes.

The hazard exists because a drive pulley can crack while in use, causing the auger, impeller, or brush to continue rotating even after the clutch lever is disengaged. This malfunction poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers. The CPSC reports that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and brushes and contact Ariens Company for a free repair. Ariens advises consumers to never put their hands into the discharge chute. For more information, consumers can contact Ariens Company toll-free at (877) 740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ariens.com and click on "Recall Information".

The recalled product

Product
Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes
Manufacturer
Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.
Category
Consumer Product — Snow Removal Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
5,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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