Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury
USBriggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury
Recalling Firm: Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.
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TranslatedThe reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedThis recall involves Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson brand riding lawn mowers. The riding lawn mowers were sold in red/black or orange/black color combinations with a Snapper, Massey Fergusen or Simplicity logo on the hood. Riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires. If a black dot is present on either the equipment ID label or the shipping crate label, the product has been repaired and is not included in the recall. Model Serial Number Range 2691325 2017632053 2017840824 2691326 2017723459 2017953873 2691329 2017737659 2017824706 2691330 2017603538 2017772330 2691331 2017633942 2017772150 2691332 2017603223 2017775530 2691333 2017585284 2017585883 2691334 2017707916 2018012782 2691335 2017714879 2018013046 2691336 2017727313 2018003962 2691337 2017736304 2018019132 2691338 2017716723 2018018637 2691339 2017765556 2018026629 2691340 2017751589 2017751716 2691341 2017744904 2017745146 2691343 2017649093 2017652000 2691345 2017779918 2017780488 2691346 2017648707 2017779841 2691361 2017635133 2017635247 2691406 2017649118 2017824328 2691407 2017824420 2017824578 2691415 2017734169 2017985524 2691418 2017751179 2018026900 2691419 2017762911 2017820841 2691450 2017989272 2018030491 7800950 2017654676 2017682423 7800951 2017634484 2017635097 7800952 2017595626 2017667271
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedSnapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Riding-Mowers-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury |
| Title | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2018-03-20 at 10.25.05 AM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Snapper Brand Riding Lawn Mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2018-03-20 at 10.25.18 AM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Snapper Brand Riding Lawn Mower |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2018-03-20 at 10.25.31 AM.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Massey Ferguson Brand Riding Lawn Mower |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2018-03-20 at 10.25.52 AM.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Simplicity Brand Riding Lawn Mower |
| Hazards › Name | The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8288 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2016 through January 2018 for between $1,500 and $13,000. |
| Recall Date | 2018-03-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson brand riding lawn mowers. The riding lawn mowers were sold in red/black or orange/black color combinations with a Snapper, Massey Fergusen or Simplicity logo on the hood. Riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires. If a black dot is present on either the equipment ID label or the shipping crate label, the product has been repaired and is not included in the recall. Model Serial Number Range 2691325 2017632053 2017840824 2691326 2017723459 2017953873 2691329 2017737659 2017824706 2691330 2017603538 2017772330 2691331 2017633942 2017772150 2691332 2017603223 2017775530 2691333 2017585284 2017585883 2691334 2017707916 2018012782 2691335 2017714879 2018013046 2691336 2017727313 2018003962 2691337 2017736304 2018019132 2691338 2017716723 2018018637 2691339 2017765556 2018026629 2691340 2017751589 2017751716 2691341 2017744904 2017745146 2691343 2017649093 2017652000 2691345 2017779918 2017780488 2691346 2017648707 2017779841 2691361 2017635133 2017635247 2691406 2017649118 2017824328 2691407 2017824420 2017824578 2691415 2017734169 2017985524 2691418 2017751179 2018026900 2691419 2017762911 2017820841 2691450 2017989272 2018030491 7800950 2017654676 2017682423 7800951 2017634484 2017635097 7800952 2017595626 2017667271 |
| Distributors › Name | Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 18127 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66160r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Recalls & Warranty” for more information. Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com , www.snapper.com , or www.masseylawn.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-03-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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