Official recall notice
CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snowblowers
- Recall date
- 2000-01-27
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 27,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel-line connection, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using these snowblowers immediately, and return the unit to a local dealer for a free repair.
Product description
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.
Reported incidents
Ariens Co. has received 30 reports of fuel leaking from these snowblowers. No injuries have been reported.