WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw, Model 924506.
Units: 571
Manufacturer: Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.
Hazard and Product Description: The blade may not stop when the blade
brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The
potential for injury exists if consumers make contact with the rotary
blade.
Incidents/Injuries: Ariens Co. has not received any reports of
injuries.
Sold at: Home Depot stores from October 7, 2003 to
October 24, 2003 for between $2,500 and $2,800. Some units were sold
elsewhere but Ariens already has notified those consumers.
Manufactured in: U.S.A.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these snow throwers immediately and
return them to a local Ariens dealer for a free inspection
and, if needed, repair. To access the serial numbers for the units
affected, check the Ariens Web site: www.ariens.com/safety_recall.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Ariens toll-free at (888)
927-4367 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Visit the Ariens Web site: www.ariens.com/safety_recall