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Recalls / 2025-02-06

Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Laceration Hazard

25124 · Recalled 2025-02-06 · CPSC page

Recalled Ariens Snow Throwers with Tracks
Recalled Ariens Snow Throwers with Tracks

Description

This recall involves certain Ariens DELUXE-, PLATINUM- and PROFESSIONAL-series Sno-Thro® models. The recalled snow throwers were sold in a bright orange color and are equipped with either rear wheels or tracks. The model and serial numbers are located on the white square ID tag on the frame. Some recalled snowblowers have already been inspected and repaired. Consumers are urged to visit https://www.ariensco.com/safetyrecall for a list of recalled units.

Hazards

The recalled snow thrower impeller and auger assembly can continue rotating even after the operator control lever is released, posing a laceration hazard if a user makes contact with the rotating parts inside the housing enclosure at the front of the machine.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and contact Ariens Company or an authorized dealer for a free repair at their local dealership. Ariens Company and its authorized dealers will confirm whether a unit has already been inspected and/or repaired and will perform all necessary repairs on affected units.

Products

NameModelUnits
Ariens® DELUXE-, PLATINUM- and PROFESSIONAL-series Snow ThrowersAbout 6,260 (In addition, about 1,100 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer
Ariens Company
Made in
United States
Sold at
Authorized Ariens dealers nationwide, Ace Hardware, Blain's Farm & Fleet, Do It Best, Family Farm & Home, Mills Fleet Farm, Northern Tool, Equipment, Lowe's, True Value, online at AceHardware.com, Farmandfleet.com, Doitbest.com, familyfarmandhome.com, Lowes.com, fleetfarm.com, northerntool.com, TrueValue.com, 770, 440.

Consumer contact

Ariens Company toll-free at 877-740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.ariensco.com/safetyrecallor at www.ariens.com and click on "Safety Recalls" for more information.

More images

Recalled Ariens Snow Thrower with Wheels
Recalled Ariens Snow Thrower with Wheels
Location of Model and Serial Number on the frame of the recalled Snow Throwers
Location of Model and Serial Number on the frame of the recalled Snow Throwers

Source: CPSC recall 25124. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.