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
