Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 15707 · announced October 16, 2014 · Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group · 8,500 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure, related to failed weld. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.