Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-10-16). Hazards: injury. About 8,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15707 |
| Published | 2014-10-16 |
| Last updated | 2014-12-09 |
| Product category | Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Products | Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower |
| Firm named in the title | Briggs & Stratton |
| Firms | Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 8,500 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Family Farm stores, Power Equipment Direct and Briggs and Stratton Snapper dealers nationwide from April 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,300 and $2,000. |
Description
This recall involves six models of Briggs and Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers. The mowers are red with a black fuel tank, steering wheel and seat. The name Snapper is printed on both sides of the mower. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the engine platform under the right side of the seat. The following models and serial number ranges are included. Model Number Serial Number Range 7800918 2016447188 - 2016485206 7800920 2016443919 - 2016568930 7800932 2016462619 - 2016481454 7800950 2016611952 - 2016766052 7800951 2016624456 - 2016765000 7800954 2016603229 - 2016775752
Hazard
Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure, related to failed weld. No injuries have been reported.
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