Ariens recalls snow throwers and power brushes due to a drive pulley crack risk causing rotating parts to injure hands. Affected models have specific serial numbers and colors.
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.
Ariens is recalling snow throwers and power brushes that can crack a drive pulley while in use. This causes the auger or brush to keep spinning after the clutch is released, risking hand amputation or laceration. Consumers should stop using these products immediately.
The drive pulley can crack during normal use, causing the auger or brush to continue rotating even after the clutch lever is disengaged. This creates a risk of hands getting caught and amputated or lacerated.
Owners of Ariens, Sno-Tek snow throwers, and Ariens or Gravely power brushes with specific model and serial numbers are affected. People using these products while the drive pulley cracks are most at risk of serious injury.
Check for the Ariens, Sno-Tek, or Gravely brand name on the product. Recalled snow throwers are orange and 22-24 inches wide; Sno-Tek models are black and 20-28 inches wide. Power brushes include specific model numbers and serial numbers on a white label near the rear wheel.
Immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and power brushes to prevent amputation or laceration injuries.
Contact Ariens Company for a free repair to fix the drive pulley issue.
Never put hands into the discharge chute to prevent injury from rotating parts.
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.
Ariens Compact and Compack Track Snow-Thro snow throwers, Sno-Tek snow throwers, Ariens PB-28 All Season Brush, and Ariens 28-inch brush CE.
Check for the brand name and model/serial numbers on a white label near the rear wheel. Recalled snow throwers are orange (22-24 inches wide) or black (20-28 inches wide). Power brushes have specific serial number ranges.
No, units with a black check mark on the model/serial number label are not included in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ariens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1663 — Ariens Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes Hello, I own a Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes that is covered by recall 1663 from Ariens. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
