CPSCGeneral Alert
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due...
Published: October 23, 2008Recall ID: 09706Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Murray front engine riding lawnmowers with the model and serial numbers listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on an identification tag on the rear frame of the unit. Model Serial Number Range 7800162 2012852329 through 2012852578; 2013004655 through 2013005154; 2013071338 through 2013071546 7800191 2012886982 through 2012887081; 2012887082 through 2012887231; 2013035588 through 2013035671 7800192 2012887399 through 2012887548; 2012887549 through 2012887648; 2012978024 through 2012978024; 2013046581 through 2013047179
Affected Products
Murray Front Engine Riding Lawn Mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Murray-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Recalled-By-Briggs--Stratton-Power-Products-Group-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f2f469c22d01443c931d58a44c96687c.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Location of Identification Tag |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/134f2f6150454fca837445d89387b253.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Example of Identification Tag |
| Hazards › Name | The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group has received two reports of fuel leaks. No injuries or incidents have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Murray Front Engine Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,100 |
| Recall I D | 5902 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact the dealer from which it was purchased for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Various riding lawnmower dealers nationwide from April 2008 through September 2008 for about $950. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Murray front engine riding lawnmowers with the model and serial numbers listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on an identification tag on the rear frame of the unit. Model Serial Number Range 7800162 2012852329 through 2012852578; 2013004655 through 2013005154; 2013071338 through 2013071546 7800191 2012886982 through 2012887081; 2012887082 through 2012887231; 2013035588 through 2013035671 7800192 2012887399 through 2012887548; 2012887549 through 2012887648; 2012978024 through 2012978024; 2013046581 through 2013047179 |
| Recall Number | 09706 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, of Wauwatosa, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group at (800) 227-3798 or 800-444-7774 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.briggsandstratton.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmBriggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, of Wauwatosa, Wis.