Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13728. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair.
CPSC recall 13728 has the recall date 5 Mar 2013. The notice names the firm Briggs & Stratton. The recall has about 5,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Snow Throwers or Blowers.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,400 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The recalled snow blower is 24 inches wide and comes in orange with black. Recalled products have the model number 920014 and serial numbers ranging from 100,000 through 119,039 that can be found on an Ariens-brand label on the lower back panel of the product with the warranty code. There is also a Briggs and Stratton engine model number 13D1370110 F1 labeled on the side of the engine with the serial number range from 12053000000 through 12071699999. Engines with a circular black marker dot located on the right side of the engine base, below the electric starter and just above the oil drain plug, have already been inspected and are not part of this recall. |
| Product | Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blower, About 5,400, Snow Throwers or Blowers |
| Sold at | Ariens dealers and The Home Depot nationwide from August through September 2012 for about $800 to $1000. |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton Corporation |
| Made in | China, United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,400Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Snow Throwers or Blowers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Briggs & Stratton
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2018 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury |
| 23 Jul 2015 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury |
| 18 Jun 2007 | Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard |
| 8 Aug 2002 | CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts |
| 3 Feb 2000 | Vanguard Engines and Fuel Filters Recalled by Briggs & Stratton |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13728The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13728. https://recallregister.com/product/1500-briggs-stratton-recalls-ariens-compact-snow-blowers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13728 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Ariens dealers and The Home Depot nationwide from August through September 2012 for about $800 to $1000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13728?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13728?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,400