[{"RecallID":1663,"RecallNumber":"14158","RecallDate":"2014-04-24T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves Ariens and Sno-Tek brand snow throwers and Ariens and Gravely brand power brushes. Ariens Compact and Compack Track Snow-Thro snow throwers included in the recall are orange and 22 to 24 inches wide. Sno-Tek model snow throwers 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 snow throwers 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. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are: Ariens Compact and Compact Track Sno-Thro Models Serial Number Range 920013 124912 - 125271 920014 142966 - 143728 920021 003089 - 006233 920022 000531 - 000712 Ariens Sno-Tek Models Serial Number Range 939401 090112 - 090623 920402 143967 - 146057 920403 126501 - 127351 Ariens PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28 CE Brush Models Serial Number Range 921025 040600 - 040660 921313 040163 - 040174 Gravely PB-28 All Season Brush Models Serial Number Range 921026 040061 - 040079 Units with a black check mark on the model/serial number label are not included in the recall.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Ariens-Recalls-Snow-Throwers-and-Power-Brushes","Title":"Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards","ConsumerContact":"Ariens Company toll-free at (877) 740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ariens.com click on \"Recall Information\" for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2015-01-26T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Snow Throwers or Blowers","CategoryID":"68431","NumberOfUnits":"About 5,700"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/AriensGroup800.jpg","Caption":"Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers and Ariens and Gravely All-Season Brushes"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"None reported."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"United States"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"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.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"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."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]}]