Recall #11-719 · Published February 1, 2011

Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers

CPSC published a recall notice for Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine from Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis. on February 1, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models.

The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick
The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick
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Affected model numbers

BBM4826BS
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: BBM4826BS.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis.
Recall number
11-719
Units
About 50
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Sears, under the Craftsman brand; The Home Depot, under the Husqvarna brand; and Tractor Supply Company, under the Bad Boy brand. The mowers were sold in February 2010 and March 2010 for between $1,500 and $3,500.

Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine

CPSC product type: Internal Combustion Engines (Nonvehicular)

Recall contact information

For more information, contact Briggs & Stratton Corporation at (866) 927-3349 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.briggsandstratton.com/engines/support/contact

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