The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall alert for the SnoThro 30LE Deluxe Snow Thrower from Ariens Company. 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, although no injuries had been reported as of the time the recall was announced.
The recall affects roughly 1,040 units. Ariens Company has fixed about 600 of these units prior to their sale.
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.
These units are sold at Home Depot and local Ariens authorized dealerships from October 2009 to January 2010 for about $1,500.
For more information, contact Ariens Company toll free at (888) 927-4367 between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
