CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

When the engines are primed, excess fuel can overflow into the carburetor and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 18, 2007

Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

The recall includes snow equipment with Briggs & Stratton OHV engines that have model numbers beginning with 12, 15, 20, or 21, and a date of manufacture (DOM) code between 000601xx and 070301xx. The engines were installed on the following brand snow throwers: Ariens, Canadiana, Craftsman, Frontier Equipment, Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Simplicity and Snapper. The engine model number and DOM information are located on the cylinder shield or rocker cover. Call for more information about determining if your snow thrower engine is included in the recall.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the snow throwers. Call or contact Briggs & Stratton to arrange for the free repair.

Contact Information

For more information, consumers can contact Briggs & Stratton toll-free at (866) 478-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Website at www.briggsandstratton.com - Dealers can be found by using the Dealer Locator at the Briggs & Stratton's Web site. Consumers with Craftsman brand snow throwers should call Sears toll-free at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Sold At
Various snow thrower dealers nationwide from June 2000 through February 2007 for between $630 and $2,350 for the snow thrower.
Injuries
Briggs & Stratton has received 48 reports of fire. There have been no reports of injury. The firm has received one report of minor property damage.
Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Recall Number
07558

Product Information

Product Name
Briggs & Stratton OHV Snow Thrower Engines
Product Type
Engines
Number of Units
About 480,000
Manufacturer Name
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 478-7855
Website www.briggsandstratton.com
Full Contact Information

For more information, consumers can contact Briggs & Stratton toll-free at (866) 478-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Website at www.briggsandstratton.com - Dealers can be found by using the Dealer Locator at the Briggs & Stratton's Web site. Consumers with Craftsman brand snow throwers should call Sears toll-free at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.