CPSC, Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes

April 24, 2014

Recall Summary

Name of product:

Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes

Hazard:

A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers.

Consumer Contact:

Ariens Company toll-free at (877) 740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ariens.com click on “Recall Information” for more information.

Recall Details

Units

About 5,700

Description

This recall involves Ariens and Sno-Tek brand snow throwers and Ariens and Gravely brand power brushes. Ariens Compact and Compack Track Snow-Thro snow throwers included in the recall are orange and 22- to 24-inches wide. Sno-Tek model snow throwers included in the recall are black and 20- to 28-inches wide.

Power brushes included in the recall are Ariens and Gravely model PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28-inch brush CE. The Ariens power brush was sold in orange and the Gravely in red. The snow throwers and power brushes have the Ariens, Sno-Tek or Gravely brand name printed on the product. For all recalled units, model and serial numbers are printed on a white label affixed to the lower rear of the product, near the wheel. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are:

Ariens Compact and Compact Track Sno-Thro

Models                        Serial Number Range

920013                        124912 - 125271

920014                        142966 - 143728

920021                        003089 - 006233

920022                        000531 - 000712

Ariens Sno-Tek

Models                        Serial Number Range

939401                        090112 - 090623

920402                        143967 - 146057

920403                        126501 - 127351

Ariens PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28 CE Brush

Models                        Serial Number Range

921025                        040600 - 040660

921313                        040163 - 040174

Gravely PB-28 All Season Brush

Models                        Serial Number Range

921026                        040061 - 040079

Units with a black check mark on the model/serial number label are not included in the recall.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and brushes and contact Ariens Company for a free repair. Consumers should remember to never put their hands into the discharge chute.

Sold at

Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.

Manufactured in

United States

Importer/Manufacturer

Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.

CPSC, MTD Products Recalls Cub Cadet Commercial Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Risk

Recall date: APRIL 29, 2013

Recall number: 13-733

Recall Summary

Name of product:

Cub Cadet 2011 Model Year Commercial Zero Turn Mowers

Hazard:

Fuel can leak from the vent valve grommet on top of the fuel tank during operation, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy:

Repair

Consumer Contact:

Cub Cadet; toll-free at (888) 848-6038, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.cubcadet.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Recall Details

Units

About 2,100

Description

This recall involves eight 2011 model Cub Cadet commercial zero turn lawn mowers. Models included in the recall are: M54-KH, M60-KH, M60-KW, M72-KW, S6031-KW, S7237-KW, TANK L48 and TANK L60.  Mowers included in the recall were manufactured between January 2011 and December 2011. A label located on the frame under the foot rest lists the model number and the month and year date of manufacture (DOM).

Incidents/Injuries

Cub Cadet has received 106 reports of fuel leaking or seeping from the top of the tank, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer for a free repair. Cub Cadet is contacting its customers directly.

Sold at

Independent Cub Cadet dealers nationwide from January 2011 through January 2013 for between $7,700 and $18,700.

Manufacturer

MTD Products Inc, of Cleveland, Ohio

Manufactured in United States

CPSC, John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors, Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 14 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: D100 Lawn Tractors

Units: About 5,200

Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.

Hazard: Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.

Incidents/Injuries: None

Description: The recalled lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. Model D100 tractors are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor’s hood. Tractors with the serial numbers below are included in this recall. Serial numbers are located under the right rear fender.

    1GXD100A…BB051247 thru 1GXD100A…BB053312

    1GXD100E…BB114388 thru 1GXD100E…BB139599

Sold at: John Deere dealers, Lowe’s, and Home Depot stores nationwide, except California, from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $1,500.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm’s website at www.johndeere.com