Briggs & Stratton recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers with model 920014 and serial numbers 100,000-119,039 due to fire risk from gas escaping the carburetor bowl nut. Consumers must stop using and return for repair.
The snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling Ariens Compact Snow Blowers that could allow gas to escape from the carburetor, creating a fire hazard. If you own one with the model number 920014 and serial numbers between 100,000 and 119,039, you must stop using it immediately and return it for repair.
The carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the snow blower, which could lead to a fire hazard during normal use. This risk occurs when the snow blower is operating and gas escapes through the carburetor.
Owners of Ariens Compact Snow Blowers with model number 920014 and serial numbers from 100,000 to 119,039 are affected. Snow blowers with the circular black marker dot on the engine base have already been inspected and are not part of this recall.
Check for the model number 920014 and serial numbers between 100,000 and 119,039 on an Ariens label on the lower back panel. Engines with a circular black marker dot on the right side of the engine base are not part of this recall.
Immediately stop using the snow blower as it poses a fire hazard.
Take the snow blower to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for repair.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair.
Model number 920014 with serial numbers from 100,000 to 119,039.
Look for the model number 920014 and serial numbers between 100,000 and 119,039 on an Ariens label on the lower back panel of the product.
Engines with a circular black marker dot on the right side of the engine base are not part of this recall and have already been inspected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Briggs & Stratton to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1500 — Briggs & Stratton Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blower Hello, I own a Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blower that is covered by recall 1500 from Briggs & Stratton. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair. 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.
