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Fire / OverheatingJanuary 27, 2000CPSC #00059

CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snowblowers

Brand
Product
Snow Blowers & Throwers
Units affected
27,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recall includes SS322 and SS522 Ariens snowblowers manufactured in 1997 and 1999 with the following model and serial numbers located on the lower handlebar of the unit: Model Number Serial Number 938010 000101-002251 938011 000101-002295 938012 000101-002096 938015 000101-001567 938016 000101-018587 These Ariens snowblowers are orange and have "ARIENS" and "SS322" or "SS522" written on top of the engine cover. The recall also includes Lesco model LSS522 snowblowers with serial numbers 063699000001 through 063699000402. The Lesco snowblowers are green with a "Commercialpulse" label on the engine cover. The model number and serial numbers are on the lower handlebar of the unit.

Hazard

Fuel can leak from the fuel-line connection, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Ariens Co. has received 30 reports of fuel leaking from these snowblowers. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold

  • Ariens and Lesco retail outlets, hardware stores and home centers, including Home Depot, sold these snowblowers nationwide, from July 1997 through January 2000, for $450 to $560.

Photos

Recalled Lesco model snowblowerRecalled Ariens model snowblower
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