CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Snowblowers
CPSC recall 00059. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fuel can leak from the fuel-line connection, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these snowblowers immediately, and return the unit to a local dealer for a free repair.
CPSC recall 00059 has the recall date 27 Jan 2000. The notice names the firm Ariens. The recall has about 27,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Snow Blowers & Throwers.
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| Incidents and injuries | Ariens Co. has received 30 reports of fuel leaking from these snowblowers. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 27,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Ariens and Lesco model snowblowers, About 27,000, Snow Blowers & Throwers |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | Ariens Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 27,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Snow Blowers & Throwers
- 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 |
| 24 Apr 2014 | Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards |
| 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 |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00059The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00059. https://recallregister.com/product/3134-cpsc-ariens-co-announce-recall-of-snowblowers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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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 00059 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Ariens Co. has received 30 reports of fuel leaking from these snowblowers. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00059?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 27,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Ariens?
- 7 CPSC recalls on this register name Ariens. This recall is 1 of them.