CPSC2018-03-20
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Hazard
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2016 through January 2018 for between $1,500 and $13,000.
Affected count
About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers
Consumer contact
Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Recalls & Warranty” for more information. Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com , www.snapper.com , or www.masseylawn.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Riding-Mowers-Due-to-Risk-of-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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