Reported Mar 20, 2018
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury
Briggs & Stratton Corp. of Wauwatosa, Wis.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers
- Amount recalled
- About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2016 through January 2018 for between $1,500 and $13,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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