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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2014-10-16

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Is my product affected?

Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower

  • Brand Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Briggs & Stratton is recalling six models of Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers because a weld on the drive axle can fail, which may result in loss of brake control and create an injury hazard. The affected mowers are red with a black fuel tank, steering wheel, and seat, and have the Snapper name printed on both sides. The recall includes models 7800918, 7800920, 7800932, 7800950, 7800951, and 7800954, with specific serial number ranges for each model that can be found on a label on the engine platform under the right side of the seat.

Consumers who own a recalled mower should immediately stop using it and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.

Details from the source

This recall involves six models of Briggs and Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers. The mowers are red with a black fuel tank, steering wheel and seat. The name Snapper is printed on both sides of the mower. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the engine platform under the right side of the seat. The following models and serial number ranges are included. Model Number Serial Number Range 7800918 2016447188 - 2016485206 7800920 2016443919 - 2016568930 7800932 2016462619 - 2016481454 7800950 2016611952 - 2016766052 7800951 2016624456 - 2016765000 7800954 2016603229 - 2016775752

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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