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

Recall 11-719 · February 1, 2011 · Briggs

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-719 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 1, 2011
Brand
Briggs
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine
Hazard
Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 50
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
April 25, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine · About 50 units

Photos from the recall notice

The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick
The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick
The valve cover is stamped with the model number at the top and date code at the bottom
The valve cover is stamped with the model number at the top and date code at the bottom

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sears, under the Craftsman brand; The Home Depot, under the Husqvarna brand; and Tractor Supply Company, under the Bad Boy brand. The mowers were sold in February 2010 and March 2010 for between $1,500 and $3,500.; Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis..

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Briggs & Stratton Corporation at (866) 927-3349 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.briggsandstratton.com/engines/support/contact

Recall history and context

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

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine (About 50 units). The recalled product is a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine with the date code 100201Y.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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