Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers

Active Recall Announced February 1, 2011 CPSC #11719

Quick answer

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers is CPSC recall #11719, announced on February 1, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled product is a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine with the date code 100201Y. The engines can be found in the following lawn mowers: Craftsman, model 247:289810; Husqvarna, model 960460016; and Bad Boy, model BBM4826BS. The engine date code is bottom-most number located on the valve cover of the engine. The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a briggs & stratton authorized dealer for free inspection and repair. consumers with affected craftsman and husqvarna models were notified by letter from sears and briggs & stratton. tractor supply company has not notified the purchasers of the affected bad boy models.. Affected brand: Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis..

Hazard

The recalled product is a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine with the date code 100201Y. The engines can be found in the following lawn mowers: Craftsman, model 247:289810; Husqvarna, model 960460016; and Bad Boy, model BBM4826BS. The engine date code is bottom-most number located on the valve cover of the engine. The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick.

Affected products

Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine

Recalled brands

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models.

Recall date

February 1, 2011

Categories

Internal Combustion Engines (Nonvehicular)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11719?

CPSC recall #11719 covers Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 1, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled product is a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine with the date code 100201Y. The engines can be found in the following lawn mowers: Craftsman, model 247:289810; Husqvarna, model 960460016; and Bad Boy, model BBM4826BS. The engine date code is bottom-most number located on the valve cover of the engine. The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick.

What is the remedy for recall #11719?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11719 is consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a briggs & stratton authorized dealer for free inspection and repair. consumers with affected craftsman and husqvarna models were notified by letter from sears and briggs & stratton. tractor supply company has not notified the purchasers of the affected bad boy models.. 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 Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers 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/2011/Briggs--Stratton-Recalls-Model-40-V-Twin-Engine-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Used-on-Sears-Husqvarna-Bad-Boy-Riding-Mowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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