CPSCGeneral Alert
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; S...
Published: October 15, 2010Recall ID: 11704Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Craftman riding mower with model number 107.28034 and serial numbers listed below. The rear engine mounted riding mower is black. The model and serial numbers can be found on the data tag on the back of the riding mower. Serial numbers included in this recall 2014033403 through 2014034552 2014082112 through 2014082861 2014149995 through 2014151266 2014346290 through 2014346803
Affected Products
Craftsman riding mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Riding-Mowers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-from-Projectiles-Sold-Exclusively-at-Sears |
| Title | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11704.11704a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | ridingmowerthumbnail |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11704.11704b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11704.11704c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm received one report of a bolt that discharged forcefully, breaking a window. |
| Products › Name | Craftsman riding mowers |
| Products › Type | Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68453 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 813 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is sending consumers letters with information on scheduling an inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Sears stores nationwide between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $1,400. |
| Recall Date | 2010-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Craftman riding mower with model number 107.28034 and serial numbers listed below. The rear engine mounted riding mower is black. The model and serial numbers can be found on the data tag on the back of the riding mower. Serial numbers included in this recall 2014033403 through 2014034552 2014082112 through 2014082861 2014149995 through 2014151266 2014346290 through 2014346803 |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 059307034508 |
| Recall Number | 11704 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Transform for Craftsman branded products at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-06-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmBriggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.