Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
USBriggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Recalling Firm: Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers with rear engines and a 33 inch mower deck. The riding mowers are red and black. Model number 2691526, Briggs & Stratton and 33" are printed on a white label the back of the mower. SNAPPER is printed on the front of the mower.
Affected Products
Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding Mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Snapper-Rear-Engine-Riding-Mowers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1655_1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Snapper rear engine riding mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1655_2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of label with model number on back of mower |
| Hazards › Name | A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding Mowers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,160 |
| Recall I D | 8698 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Briggs & Stratton for a free inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Snapper dealers nationwide from March 2019 through May 2019 for about $2,650. |
| Recall Date | 2019-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers with rear engines and a 33 inch mower deck. The riding mowers are red and black. Model number 2691526, Briggs & Stratton and 33" are printed on a white label the back of the mower. SNAPPER is printed on the front of the mower. |
| Distributors › Name | Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 20021 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Recalls” under the Support tab for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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