Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1500.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1500.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized Briggs and Stratton dealer for a repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Ariens Dealers And The Home Depot Nationwide From August Through September 2012 For About $800 To $1000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1500.
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."
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Ariens Dealers And The Home Depot Nationwide From August Through September 2012 For About $800 To $1000. Recall FAQ
Ariens Dealers And The Home Depot Nationwide From August Through September 2012 For About $800 To $1000. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on March 5, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,400 units are potentially affected.