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

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

Recall #: 13728
Affected scope: About 5,400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Milwaukee, Wis. recalled The recalled snow blower is 24 inches wide and comes in orange with black. Recalled produ….

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Milwaukee, Wis. in March 5, 2013. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #13728 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Milwaukee, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit..

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agency class: March 5, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13728 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 - 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 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, what to do

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

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	13728
Date reported	March 5, 2013
Date initiated	March 5, 2013
Recalling firm	Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Affected scope	About 5,400
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 immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13728.

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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