Restraint / CrashFebruary 18, 2004CPSC #04084
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers
Hazard
The blade may not stop when the blade brake control is applied, resulting in continued blade movement. The potential for injury exists if consumers make contact with the rotary blade.
Injuries
Ariens Co. has not received any reports of injuries.
Made in
United States
Where it was sold
- Home Depot stores, from October 7, 2003 to October 24, 2003, for between $2,500 and $2,800. Some units were sold elsewhere but Ariens already has notified those consumers.
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