CPSC, Briggs and Stratton Recall Snaper Rear Engine Riding Mowers

October 15, 2014

Recall Summary

Name of product: Brigg and Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower

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

Remedy: Repair

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.

Recall Details

Units: About 8,500

Description: 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

Incidents/Injuries: Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure, related to failed

weld. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Manufacturer: Briggs and Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.

Manufactured in: United States