Ariens 991087

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20210806-4A327-2147361326. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Matched catalog product: Ariens 991087. Incident: 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.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20140905-1BC98-1427160. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Ariens 991087 (Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower). Incident: 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.