CPSC2011-02-01
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis.
Hazard
Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models.
Sold at
Sears, under the Craftsman brand; The Home Depot, under the Husqvarna brand; and Tractor Supply Company, under the Bad Boy brand. The mowers were sold in February 2010 and March 2010 for between $1,500 and $3,500.
Affected count
About 50
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Briggs & Stratton Corporation at (866) 927-3349 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.briggsandstratton.com/engines/support/contact
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Model-40-V-Twin-Engine-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Used-on-Sears-Husqvarna-Bad-Boy-Riding-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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