The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25124·Announced 2025-02-06

Ariens Snow Throwers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard from Continued Rotation

Ariens snow throwers may continue rotating after the operator releases the control lever, creating a laceration hazard. The company is offering free repairs at authorized dealers.

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: This is a mechanical hazard where the impeller and auger assembly fails to stop on command, creating a laceration risk. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported scores as High (3). No injuries have been reported to date.

Plain-English summary

Ariens Company is recalling approximately 6,260 units of its DELUXE-, PLATINUM-, and PROFESSIONAL-series Sno-Thro snow throwers sold in the United States. An additional 1,100 units were sold in Canada. The recalled snow throwers are bright orange and equipped with either rear wheels or tracks. Model and serial numbers appear on a white square ID tag on the frame.

The impeller and auger assembly in these snow throwers can continue rotating even after the operator releases the control lever. This poses a laceration hazard if a user makes contact with the rotating parts inside the housing enclosure at the front of the machine. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled snow throwers were sold between August 2024 and October 2024 through authorized Ariens dealers nationwide, as well as through Ace Hardware, Blain's Farm & Fleet, Do It Best, Family Farm & Home, Mills Fleet Farm, Northern Tool and Equipment, Lowe's, and True Value. They were also sold online through AceHardware.com, Farmandfleet.com, Doitbest.com, familyfarmandhome.com, Lowes.com, fleetfarm.com, northerntool.com, and TrueValue.com, with prices between $1,770 and $5,440.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and contact Ariens Company or an authorized dealer for a free repair. Ariens will confirm whether a unit has already been inspected and repaired and will perform any necessary repairs at no cost. Consumers can reach Ariens toll-free at 877-740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.ariensco.com/safetyrecall for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Ariens® DELUXE-, PLATINUM- and PROFESSIONAL-series Snow Throwers
Manufacturer
Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisconsin
Category
Consumer Product — Snow Removal Equipment
Hazard
  • laceration
  • rotating-hazard
Affected units
6,260

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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