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

Recall 15-707 · October 16, 2014 · Briggs

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-707 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 16, 2014
Brand
Briggs
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower
Hazard
Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 8,500
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
December 9, 2014

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

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

  • Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower · About 8,500 units

Photos from the recall notice

Front of mower
Front of mower
Back of mower
Back of mower
Label (Product marked with a green dot has already been inspected and tested)
Label (Product marked with a green dot has already been inspected and tested)

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Family Farm stores, Power Equipment Direct and Briggs and Stratton Snapper dealers nationwide from April 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,300 and $2,000.; Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure, related to failed weld. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Briggs and Stratton Corporation at (800) 935-2967 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recall Alert Notice" for more information.

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?

Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower (About 8,500 units). This recall involves six models of Briggs and Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 9, 2014. 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.