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6 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 6, 2021. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 6reports to CPSC
  • Aug 6, 2021the latest report was made
  • May 3, 2011the earliest
  • 5with the company’s comments
Brand
Ariens
Makers
ARIENS COMPANY and HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICAMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Riding lawn mowersCPSC’s product type: Riding Power Lawn Mowers (code 1422), in Yard & Garden: Lawn Mowers, Leaf Blowers and Lawn Vacuums
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Arien’s”

By month

2 reports from September 2020 to August 2021; the most in August 2021, 1. 4 earlier reports, since May 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
August 20211
March 20211
May 20151
September 20141
August 20131
May 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 5 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Aug 6, 2021, sent to the company Aug 12, 2021, published by CPSC Aug 26, 2021

    The product, in the report: Ariens 60” zero turn mower

    I was cutting grass on my 60” Ariens zero turn mower for about one hour without incident and stopped to take a break. I returned within 5 minutes to find the machine fully engulfed in flames. The machine was turned off at the time and spontaneously erupted into flames. I was able to extinguish the flames without assistance but the machine was deemed a total loss. I purchased the machine approximately 5 years ago and have had annual maintenance performed on the machine by an Ariens dealer. I contacted both the local Ariens dealer and the Ariens corporate office informing them of the incident and requesting compensation for my loss. Ariens denied the request. Ariens has been unable to provide me an adequate reason for the the machine to spontaneously erupt into flames destroying the machine and putting me at risk for further property damage and personal injury.

    Model
    991087
    Serial number
    059000
    Bought from
    Internet
    Bought
    Sep 1, 2017, about then
    Where
    Grand Island, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Ariens, made or sold by ARIENS COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Mar 30, 2021, sent to the company Apr 14, 2021, published by CPSC Apr 28, 2021

    The product, in the report: Ariens Riding Lawn Mower, Model 960460056-01. Kept smelling a strong fuel smell around mower. Upon looking under dash where fuel tank is located, the rubber grommet or bushing in fuel for fuel outlet is wet and loose. The bottom of the tank on the mower was bowed down in the center of bottom of tank. Mower operates fine, but strong fuel odor persists. The tank seems to made of a thin gauge of plastic, to thin in my opinion. The fuel tank is part number 21547650. I This mower was produced for Ariens by Husqvarna Group

    Ariens Riding Lawn Mower, Model 960460056-01. Kept smelling a strong fuel smell around mower. Upon looking under dash where fuel tank is located, the rubber grommet or bushing in fuel for fuel outlet is wet and loose. The bottom of the tank on the mower was bowed down in the center of bottom of tank. Mower operates fine, but strong fuel odor persists. The tank seems to made of a thin gauge of plastic, too thin in my opinion. The fuel tank is part number 21547650. I This mower was produced for Ariens by Husqvarna Group and the same fuel tank is used on other models. I have a [REDACTED] Riding Mower, produced by Husqvarna Group with same style tank and it is more sturdy plastic, even thought the same shape and form.

    Model
    960460056-01
    Serial number
    031913A008382
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Georgia
    Where
    Warner Robins, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 51, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Ariens, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made May 21, 2015, sent to the company Jul 7, 2015, published by CPSC Jul 21, 2015

    The product, in the report: Ariens mower model A20VA46 Serial number 041614A008790

    Ariens mower model A20VA46 Serial number 041614A008790

    Purchase date approximately 4/14 (mower is registered with Ariens). Approximately 6/28/14 transmission was replaced by Boyd Tire & Appliance, Clover SC under warranty as it was defective. Attempting to utilize reverse pedal mower jerks into reverse. Then when in reverse attempting to depress forward pedal, mower jerks violently into forward cauing potential loss of control by operator. At this time 5/21/15 the replaced transmission is exibiting same problems. Will not go into reverse without hitting reverse pedal very hard. Then will not go forward when depressing forward pedal unless hit hard, then jerks into forward motion making it difficult to control mower.

    Serial number
    041614A008790
    Bought from
    Home Depot
    Bought
    Apr 23, 2014
    Where
    YORK, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Ariens, made or sold by HUSQVARNA GROUP OF COMPANIES N. AMERICA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Sep 5, 2014, sent to the company Oct 21, 2014, published by CPSC Nov 4, 2014

    The product, in the report: Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower

    Caller stated that the zero turn lawn mower caught on fire after it was parked on grass in her backyard. It was in use for approximately 1 hour before the unit’s motor erupted in flames as soon as the user turned it off and exit the unit. The fire department was called and they contained the fire. A fire report was filed. The lawn mower was destroyed by the fire. Prior to the incident there was no evidence that there was gas leakage. She still have the remains of this unit.

    8/18 Caller stated that the manufacturer was contacted and she was advised to email photos of the incident. 8/19 The company responded after receiving the email that the grass was too long it could have contributed to the fire and they were not able to assist her.

    Caller feels that this lawn mower is a fire hazard and should be recalled.

    Model
    991087
    Serial number
    010985
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Virginia
    Bought
    Mar 21, 2012
    Where
    Nokesville, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Ariens, made or sold by ARIENS COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Aug 5, 2013, sent to the company Aug 13, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 27, 2013

    The product, in the report: Arien’s 30” 12.5 HP Gear 2013 riding lawn mower

    On May 6, 2013 I took possession of a new Arien’s 30” cut riding lawn mower. It performed fine for about 11 weeks but then the neutral gear would not stay locked. With motor running, neutralgear caused the mower to go forward. I contacted Home Depot and they gave me a work order for the mower to be picked up and taken to Home Depot’s designated repair facility. July 18th,Thursday, the repair man came to pick up the mower. I directed him to my utility building, he started the mower, put it in reverse gear to back it out and it went forward.Now this is a small space and if he had not acted quickly it would have possibly taken out the wall of my utility building. With my assistance we manually pushed the mower out of the building. This man also told me that he had picked up 5 other Ariens’ mowers for repair the previous week from another Home Depot. He gave me no paper work and took it to Lanier Outdoor Equipment Company, phone 678-482-4405. The following Tuesday 7-23-131 called regarding progress of repair and they advised me it would be 1 1/2 weeks before they could get to it. This mower was used primarily for mowing my lawn. The reason Iam filing this report is that has the potential to cause injury related to the unreliable gear shift. Also, if 5 other mowers of this type and brand were in for repair I find that curious if there may be a common thread to my complaint.

    Model
    960460053
    Serial number
    111912A001268
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Georgia
    Bought
    May 6, 2013
    Where
    Buford, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Arien’s, made or sold by ARIENS COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made May 3, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 9, 2011

    The product, in the report: Ride on O Turn Mower

    Caller was mowing his land today and when he came to a stop, disengaged blade and started to step off but then noticed that the dicharge chute was missing. His foot was within possibley an inch or two from stepping in hole with spinning blade. He pulled his foot back up and got off mower on the opposite side. Caller states that some of his grandchildren cut his grass with this mower sometimes to mow his yard and if this had happened while they were on the mower they may not have noticed the problem that had occurred while mowing.

    Model
    915017
    Serial number
    1245
    Bought from
    Grand Blank Outdoors, Michigan
    Bought
    May 15, 2002
    Where
    Grand Blank, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Ariens, made or sold by ARIENS COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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