Product Recall Number: 14-158
Why was Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes recalled?
A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 14-158
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-04-24
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes
Description: A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged.
Hazard Description: A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 5,700
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and brushes and contact Ariens Company for a free repair. Consumers should remember to never put their hands into the discharge chute.
Sold At: Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: Importer/Manufacturer
Custom Field: None Listed