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

Reported: March 5, 2013 Initiated: March 5, 2013 #13728

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 5,400
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Ariens-Compact-Snow-Blowers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Milwaukee, Wis.. Units affected: About 5,400.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 5, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13728.

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