The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15707·Announced 2014-10-16

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Riding Mowers Due to Brake Failure Risk

Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 8,500 Snapper rear engine riding mowers because a weld on the drive axle can fail, causing loss of brake control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of brake control on a riding mower) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis., is recalling about 8,500 units of six models of Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers. The mowers are red with a black fuel tank, steering wheel, and seat, with the name Snapper printed on both sides. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the engine platform under the right side of the seat. The affected models and serial number ranges are: 7800918 (2016447188 - 2016485206), 7800920 (2016443919 - 2016568930), 7800932 (2016462619 - 2016481454), 7800950 (2016611952 - 2016766052), 7800951 (2016624456 - 2016765000), and 7800954 (2016603229 - 2016775752).

The recall is due to a hazard where a weld on the drive axle can fail, resulting in a loss of brake control. This poses an injury hazard to the operator. Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure related to the failed weld, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled mowers were sold at 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Briggs and Stratton Corporation at (800) 935-2967 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.Briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recall Alert Notice".

The recalled product

Product
Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower
Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn & Garden Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
8,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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