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Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

Recall 20-021 · November 14, 2019 · Briggs

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Briggs & Stratton for a free inspection and repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
20-021 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 14, 2019
Brand
Briggs
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding Mowers
Hazard
Injury Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1,160
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
November 14, 2019

What was recalled

This recall involves Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers with rear engines and a 33 inch mower deck. The riding mowers are red and black. Model number 2691526, Briggs & Stratton and 33" are printed on a white label the back of the mower. SNAPPER is printed on the front of the mower.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding Mowers · About 1,160 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Snapper rear engine riding mower
Recalled Snapper rear engine riding mower
Location of label with model number on back of mower
Location of label with model number on back of mower

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Snapper dealers nationwide from March 2019 through May 2019 for about $2,650.; Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis..

Consumer contact

Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Recalls” under the Support tab 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?

Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding Mowers (About 1,160 units). This recall involves Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers with rear engines and a 33 inch mower deck.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Briggs & Stratton for a free 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 November 14, 2019. 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.