Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard

Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a finger or hand injury hazard.

Recall #: 11714
Affected scope: About 1,040

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Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc. recalled The snow thrower is painted orange and black. The model number is 921020 and serial numbe….

Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc. in January 11, 2011. Reason: Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a f…. Remedy: Ariens Company has fixed about 600 of these units prior to their sale. To determine if yo…. Verify recall #11714 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc. issued this CPSC recall-Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a f….

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agency class: January 11, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11714 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.

Product description

The snow thrower is painted orange and black. The model number is 921020 and serial numbers range from 000101 to 001229 and are located on a label at the rear of the unit next to the right tire. The Ariens logo is placed on the front of the control panel.

Reason for recall

Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a finger or hand injury hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Ariens Company has fixed about 600 of these units prior to their sale. To determine if your unit has been repaired contact Ariens. If your unit has not been repaired, Ariens will assist you in scheduling an appointment for a free repair with an Ariens authorized dealer in your area.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11714
Date reported	January 11, 2011
Date initiated	January 11, 2011
Recalling firm	Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.
Affected scope	About 1,040
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

Ariens Company has fixed about 600 of these units prior to their sale. To determine if your unit has been repaired contact Ariens…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Users trying to clear the collector or discharge chute while the machine is operating could be at risk of a finger or hand injury hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 11, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11714.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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