CPSC recall · Reported February 18, 2004
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers
The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The potential for injury exists if consumers make contact with the rotary bl…
Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis. recalled CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers.
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers was recalled by Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis. in February 18, 2004. Reason: The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The po…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these snow throwers immediately and return them to a local Ar…. Verify recall #04084 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The po….
- None
- agency class
- 571 units
- affected scope
- February 18, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04084 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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Reason for recall
The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The potential for injury exists if consumers make contact with the rotary blade.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these snow throwers immediately and return them to a local Ariens dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, repair. To access the serial numbers for the units affected, check the Ariens website: www.ariens.com/safety_recall
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04084 |
| Date reported | February 18, 2004 |
| Date initiated | February 18, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Ariens Co., of Brillion, Wis. |
| Affected scope | 571 |
| 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 snow throwers immediately and return them to a local Ariens dealer for a free inspection and, i…
- Check the recall number (04084) 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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