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

Active Recall Announced March 5, 2013 CPSC #13728

Quick answer

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13728, announced on March 5, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized briggs and stratton dealer for a repair.. Affected brand: Briggs & Stratton Corporation.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blower

Recalled brands

Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Remedy

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

Recall date

March 5, 2013

Categories

Snow Throwers or Blowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13728?

CPSC recall #13728 covers Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 5, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13728?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13728 is consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to an authorized briggs and stratton dealer for a repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Ariens-Compact-Snow-Blowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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