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Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506

CPSC Recall #04-084 — February 17, 2004

Recall #04-084 Date: February 17, 2004 Remedy: Inspect, Repair

Product

Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis., is voluntarily recalling 571 Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw, Model 924506 snow throwers. 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.Name of product: Ariens 13-Horsepower Sno-Throw™, Model 924506Units: 571Manufacturer: 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 website: 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 website: www.ariens.com/safety_recall.

Hazard

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.

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.

Units Affected

571

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.

Manufacturer

Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis.

Manufactured In

United States

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