Ariens has recalled roughly 5,700 Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, and Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes.
A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers.
Models involved. Ariens Compact and Compact Track Snow-Thro snowthrowers included in the recall are orange and 22- to 24-inches wide. Sno-Tek model snowthrowers included in the recall are black and 20- to 28-inches wide. Power brushes included in the recall are Ariens and Gravely model PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28-inch brush CE. The Ariens power brush was sold in orange and the Gravely in red. The snowthrowers and power brushes have the Ariens, Sno-Tek or Gravely brand name printed on the product. For all recalled units, model and serial numbers are printed on a white label affixed to the lower rear of the product, near the wheel
Visit the CPSC Website for specific model names and serial numbers.
The units were sold at Home Depot stores and authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.
No injuries have thus far been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and brushes and contact Ariens Company for a free repair. Consumers should remember to never put their hands into the discharge chute.
