CPSC2015-07-23
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Hazard
The chute deflector on the riding mowers and garden tractors can fail to prevent projectiles from being expelled. This poses a risk of injury to consumers from projectiles.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2014 through May 2015 for between $3,600 and $16,000.
Affected count
About 2,800
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks
Consumer contact
Briggs & Stratton at (800) 227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recalls and Notifications" for more information. Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Briggs-and-Stratton-Recalls-Simplicity-Riding-Mowers-and-Garden-TractorsDon't want to check this manually?
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