Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 18, 2007 CPSC #07558

Quick answer

Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #07558, announced on June 18, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes snow equipment with Briggs & Stratton OHV engines that have model numbers beginning with 12, 15, 20, or 21, and a date of manufacture (DOM) code between 000601xx and 070301xx. The engines were installed on the following brand snow throwers: Ariens, Canadiana, Craftsman, Frontier Equipment, Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Simplicity and Snapper. The engine model number and DOM information are located on the cylinder shield or rocker cover. Call for more information about determining if your snow thrower engine is included in the recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the snow throwers. call or contact briggs & stratton to arrange for the free repair.. Affected brand: Briggs & Stratton Corp..

Hazard

The recall includes snow equipment with Briggs & Stratton OHV engines that have model numbers beginning with 12, 15, 20, or 21, and a date of manufacture (DOM) code between 000601xx and 070301xx. The engines were installed on the following brand snow throwers: Ariens, Canadiana, Craftsman, Frontier Equipment, Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Simplicity and Snapper. The engine model number and DOM information are located on the cylinder shield or rocker cover. Call for more information about determining if your snow thrower engine is included in the recall.

Affected products

Briggs & Stratton OHV Snow Thrower Engines

Recalled brands

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the snow throwers. Call or contact Briggs & Stratton to arrange for the free repair.

Recall date

June 18, 2007

Categories

Engines

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07558?

CPSC recall #07558 covers Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 18, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes snow equipment with Briggs & Stratton OHV engines that have model numbers beginning with 12, 15, 20, or 21, and a date of manufacture (DOM) code between 000601xx and 070301xx. The engines were installed on the following brand snow throwers: Ariens, Canadiana, Craftsman, Frontier Equipment, Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Simplicity and Snapper. The engine model number and DOM information are located on the cylinder shield or rocker cover. Call for more information about determining if your snow thrower engine is included in the recall.

What is the remedy for recall #07558?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07558 is consumers should immediately stop using the snow throwers. call or contact briggs & stratton to arrange for the free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Briggs--Stratton-Snow-Thrower-Engines-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

Sell on Shopify? Stay ahead of every CPSC recall.

RecallDocket automatically checks your catalog against new CPSC recalls and alerts you the moment one of your products is affected.

Install RecallDocket — free
← Back to all recalls