Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced October 16, 2014 CPSC #15707

Quick answer

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #15707, announced on October 16, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized snapper service dealer for a free repair.. Affected brand: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

Hazard

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

Affected products

Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower

Recalled brands

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.

Recall date

October 16, 2014

Categories

Riding Lawn Mowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15707?

CPSC recall #15707 covers Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 16, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #15707?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15707 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized snapper service dealer for a 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 Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) 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/2015/Briggs-and-Stratton-Recalls-Snapper-Rear-Engine-Riding-Mowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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