Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 14158. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 14158 has the recall date 24 Apr 2014. The notice names the firm Ariens. The recall has about 5,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration. 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 | 5,700 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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… |
| Product | Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes, About 5,700, Snow Throwers or Blowers |
| Sold at | Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200. |
| Manufacturer | Ariens Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,700Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Snow Throwers or Blowers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Ariens
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 17 Feb 2011 | Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 11 Jan 2011 | Snow Throwers Recalled by Ariens Company Due to Injury Hazard |
| 18 Feb 2004 | CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snow Throwers |
| 14 Mar 2001 | CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers |
| 27 Jan 2000 | CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snowblowers |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14158. https://recallregister.com/product/1663-ariens-recalls-snow-throwers-and-power-brushes-due-to-amputation-and-l/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 14158 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14158?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14158?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,700