CPSC2010-10-15
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Hazard
These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is sending consumers letters with information on scheduling an inspection and repair.
Sold at
Sears stores nationwide between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $1,400.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
The firm received one report of a bolt that discharged forcefully, breaking a window.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Craftsman riding mowers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Transform for Craftsman branded products at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Riding-Mowers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-from-Projectiles-Sold-Exclusively-at-SearsDon't want to check this manually?
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