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Product recall · CPSCMarch 5, 2013Serious
Briggs & Stratton Ariens Compact Snow Blowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair.
Who to contact: Briggs and Stratton Corporation toll free at (877) 564-0172 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recall Alert Notice."
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,400
- Recall date
- March 5, 2013
- Brand
- Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Milwaukee, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
92001413D1370110
Ariens dealers and The Home Depot nationwide from August through September 2012 for about $800 to $1000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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