CPSC recall · Reported March 14, 2001
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a b…
Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis. recalled The recalled Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna rotary lawn mowers are walk-behind, 21-inch ga….
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers was recalled by Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis. in March 14, 2001. Reason: The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be prop…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and return them to an autho…. Verify recall #01106 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be prop….
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- agency class
- March 14, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01106 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled Ariens, Scotts, and Husqvarna rotary lawn mowers are walk-behind, 21-inch gas-powered mowers. The Ariens mower has an orange mower deck with black handlebars. The Husqvarna and Scotts mowers have an orange mower deck with gray handlebars. A label on the top of the deck area behind the engine of the mowers has the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial Number Scotts model #907254 serial numbers 101 to 019124 Ariens model #911513 serial numbers 101 to 001242 Ariens model #911514 serial numbers 101 to 006616 Ariens model #911515 serial numbers 101 to 001445 Ariens model #911516 serial numbers 101 to 005105 Husqvarna model #601100020 serial numbers 101 to 003115 Husqvarna model #601100021 serial numbers 101 to 000720 and serial numbers 2301 to 002576 Husqvarna model#601100022 serial numbers 101 to 002797
Reason for recall
The piece attaching the blade to the mower can crack and break off. The broken piece or the blade can be propelled from underneath the mower, possibly injuring the operator or a bystander.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and return them to an authorized dealer for free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01106 |
| Date reported | March 14, 2001 |
| Date initiated | March 14, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 40,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these recalled mowers immediately and return them to an authorized dealer for free repair.
- Check the recall number (01106) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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