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Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name: Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.
SKU: CPSC-15707
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmBriggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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