The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·20021·Announced 2019-11-14

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Riding Mowers Due to Blade Injury Hazard

Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 1,160 Snapper rear engine riding mowers because a faulty lever can keep the blade engaged, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (riding mower blade engagement failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Briggs & Stratton is recalling approximately 1,160 Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding Mowers. The recalled mowers are red and black with a 33-inch mower deck. The model number 2691526, along with "Briggs & Stratton" and "33\"", is printed on a white label on the back of the mower, and "SNAPPER" is printed on the front.

The recall is due to a faulty blade engagement lever that can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the user releases the foot-activated disengagement pedal. This defect poses an injury hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The mowers were sold at authorized Snapper dealers nationwide from March 2019 through May 2019 for about $2,650. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Briggs & Stratton for a free inspection and repair. Contact information is available at 800-227-3798 or on the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding Mowers
Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton, of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn & Garden Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,160

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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