Recalls / 2013-03-05

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

13728 · Recalled 2013-03-05 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled snow blower is 24 inches wide and comes in orange with black. Recalled products have the model number 920014 and serial numbers ranging from 100,000 through 119,039 that can be found on an Ariens-brand label on the lower back panel of the product with the warranty code. There is also a Briggs and Stratton engine model number 13D1370110 F1 labeled on the side of the engine with the serial number range from 12053000000 through 12071699999. Engines with a circular black marker dot located on the right side of the engine base, below the electric starter and just above the oil drain plug, have already been inspected and are not part of this recall.

Hazards

The snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blower		About 5,400

Parties

Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Made in: China, United States
Sold at: Ariens dealers, The Home Depot nationwide

Consumer contact

Briggs and Stratton Corporation toll free at (877) 564-0172 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recall Alert Notice."

More images

Engines with a circular black marker dot located on the right side of the engine base (A) below the electric starter (B) and just above the oil drain plug (C) have already been inspected and are not part of this recall.

Source: CPSC recall 13728. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.