CPSC2014-10-16
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Hazard
Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.
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.
Affected count
About 8,500
Injuries reported
Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure, related to failed weld. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Briggs-and-Stratton-Recalls-Snapper-Rear-Engine-Riding-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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