Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves orange Simplicity brand zero turn riding mowers, mower deck attachments and garden tractors. Mower deck sizes range from 44 to 54 inches. The Simplicity logo is on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Mowers and garden tractors with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires or on the frame rail below the seat. Model Serial Number Range 1695058 2016939034 - 2017048430 1696445 2016943253 - 2017107153 1696446 2016933459 - 2017114841 1696459 2017100601 - 2017100603 2691175 2016825203 - 2017125081 2691176 2016869892 - 2017114891 2691179 2016893089 - 2017100633 2691224 2016905124 - 2017114535 2691280 2016969131 - 2017104015 5901269 2016868431 - 2016869752 Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product's model and serial number are not included in this recall.

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• Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks · About 2,800 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2014 through May 2015 for between $3,600 and $16,000.; Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis..

Consumer contact

Briggs & Stratton at (800) 227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recalls and Notifications" for more information. Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com.

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.

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