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CPSCRecalled Mar 5, 2013 · #13728

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit.

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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 details

Product
Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blower
Type
Snow Throwers or Blowers
Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Model numbers
920014, 13D1370110, F1, 12053000000, 12071699999
UPCs
Sold at
Ariens dealers and The Home Depot nationwide from August through September 2012 for about $800 to $1000.
Made in
China, United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair.

View the official CPSC notice