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Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears

Recall 11-704 · October 15, 2010 · Briggs

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is sending consumers letters with information on scheduling an inspection and repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-704 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 15, 2010
Brand
Briggs
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Craftsman riding mowers
Hazard
Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 500
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
June 30, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Craftman riding mower with model number 107.28034 and serial numbers listed below. The rear engine mounted riding mower is black. The model and serial numbers can be found on the data tag on the back of the riding mower. Serial numbers included in this recall 2014033403 through 2014034552 2014082112 through 2014082861 2014149995 through 2014151266 2014346290 through 2014346803

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Craftsman riding mowers · About 500 units

Photos from the recall notice

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Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sears stores nationwide between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $1,400.; Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm received one report of a bolt that discharged forcefully, breaking a window.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Transform for Craftsman branded products at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

Recall history and context

Briggs appears in 12 CPSC recalls on record. See all Briggs recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Craftsman riding mowers (About 500 units). 28034 and serial numbers listed below.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is sending consumers letters with information on scheduling an inspection and repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 30, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.