CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 16, 2014

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves six models of Briggs and Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers. The mowers are red with a black fuel tank, steering wheel and seat. The name Snapper is printed on both sides of the mower. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the engine platform under the right side of the seat. The following models and serial number ranges are included. Model Number Serial Number Range 7800918 2016447188 - 2016485206 7800920 2016443919 - 2016568930 7800932 2016462619 - 2016481454 7800950 2016611952 - 2016766052 7800951 2016624456 - 2016765000 7800954 2016603229 - 2016775752

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.

Contact Information

Briggs and Stratton Corporation at (800) 935-2967 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recall Alert Notice" for more information.

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure, related to failed weld. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
15707

Product Information

Product Name
Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower
Product Type
Riding Lawn Mowers
Number of Units
About 8,500
Manufacturer Name
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 935-2967
Website www.Briggsandstratton.com
Full Contact Information

Briggs and Stratton Corporation at (800) 935-2967 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recall Alert Notice" for more information.