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Briggs & Stratton recalls

10 official CPSC notices naming Briggs & Stratton, 2000–2019, across power tools, generators and sports & outdoors.

Briggs & Stratton recalls at a glance

recall notices
10
units recalled, at least
1.8 million
incident reports
23
brands
9

Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.

Product types
Lawn mowers (6), Generators (1), Pressure washers (1)
Hazards identified
Fire, Burn
Categories
Power Tools, Generators, Sports & Outdoors
Latest notice
November 14, 2019
Earliest notice
February 3, 2000

Briggs & Stratton recall model numbers

Every model number named in a Briggs & Stratton recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.

5 model numbers

Briggs & Stratton lawn mower recalls

6 notices where the recalled products are lawn mowers.

All lawn mower recalls
New20-021Power Tools

Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding Mowers

A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard.

  • About 1,160 units
  • No incidents reported
  • Repair
New15-197Power Tools

Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers

The chute deflector on the riding mowers and garden tractors can fail to prevent projectiles from being expelled. This poses a risk of injury to consumers from projectiles.

  • About 2,800 units
  • No incidents reported
  • Repair
New11-719Power Tools

Briggs & Stratton

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis.

Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

  • About 50 units
  • No incidents reported
  • Repair
Models
New11-704Power Tools

Craftsman riding mowers

These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

  • About 500 units
  • 1 report
  • Repair

Briggs & Stratton generator recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a generator.

All generator recalls

Briggs & Stratton pressure washer recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a pressure washer.

All pressure washer recalls
New18-145Power Tools

3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleaners

Ningbo Tecomec Manufacturing

The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.

  • About 201,000 units
  • 5 reports
  • Replacement

Other Briggs & Stratton recalls

Briggs & Stratton notices outside the product types above.

Briggs & Stratton recall phone numbers and websites

The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.

Briggs & Stratton recall questions

How many Briggs & Stratton recalls are there?

As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 10 recall notices naming Briggs & Stratton consumer products between 2000 and 2019, covering at least 1.8 million units.

Has Briggs & Stratton had a recall in 2026?

No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Briggs & Stratton consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced November 14, 2019 (CPSC 20-021).

What products has Briggs & Stratton recalled?

Lawn mowers (6), generators (1), pressure washers (1) and 2 other notices.

What is the largest Briggs & Stratton recall?

“CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts” (CPSC 02-222), announced August 8, 2002: about 1.6 million units.

How do I check if my Briggs & Stratton product is recalled?

Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.

How do I contact Briggs & Stratton about a recall?

Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Briggs & Stratton notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding Mowers (CPSC 20-021), call 800-227-3798 and go to www.briggsandstratton.com.