CPSCGeneral Alert
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard...
Published: October 16, 2014Recall ID: 15707Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Briggs-and-Stratton-Recalls-Snapper-Rear-Engine-Riding-Mowers |
| Title | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15707.FrontLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Front of mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15707.BackLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back of mower |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15707.LabelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Label (Product marked with a green dot has already been inspected and tested) |
| Hazards › Name | Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure, related to failed weld. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower |
| Products › Type | Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68453 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,500 |
| Recall I D | 1968 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2014-10-16T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 15707 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Briggs and Stratton Corporation at (800) 935-2967 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recall Alert Notice" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmBriggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.