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Restraint / CrashOctober 16, 2014CPSC #15707

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

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
8,500
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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

Hazard

Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.

Injuries

Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure, related to failed weld. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Front of mowerBack of mowerLabel (Product marked with a green dot has already been inspected and tested)
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