Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury

Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers

Date of Recall
2018-03-20

CPSC Release Number
18-127

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada)

Distributor
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.

Sold By
Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2016 through January 2018 for between $1,500 and $13,000.

Problem/Hazard
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported

Description

Remedy
Repair

Consumer Contact
Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recalls & Warranty" for more information. Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com , www.snapper.com , or www.masseylawn.com for more information.

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