CPSC recall 15-197, announced July 23, 2015, covers Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks (about 2,800 units). The chute deflector on the riding mowers and garden tractors can fail to prevent projectiles from being expelled. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 227-3798, or go to www.briggsandstratton.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Model Serial Number Range 1695058 2016939034 - 2017048430 1696445 2016943253 - 2017107153 1696446 2016933459 - 2017114841 1696459 2017100601 - 2017100603 2691175 2016825203 - 2017125081 2691176 2016869892 - 2017114891 2691179 2016893089 - 2017100633 2691224 2016905124 - 2017114535 2691280 2016969131 - 2017104015 5901269 2016868431 - 2016869752 Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product's model and serial number are not included in this recall.
Which products are included?
This recall involves orange Simplicity brand zero turn riding mowers, mower deck attachments and garden tractors. Mower deck sizes range from 44 to 54 inches. The Simplicity logo is on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Mowers and garden tractors with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires or on the frame rail below the seat. Model Serial Number Range 1695058 2016939034 - 2017048430 1696445 2016943253 - 2017107153 1696446 2016933459 - 2017114841 1696459 2017100601 - 2017100603 2691175 2016825203 - 2017125081 2691176 2016869892 - 2017114891 2691179 2016893089 - 2017100633 2691224 2016905124 - 2017114535 2691280 2016969131 - 2017104015 5901269 2016868431 - 2016869752 Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product's model and serial number are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding
- Manufacturer
- Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 15-197
- Units
- About 2,800
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2014 through May 2015 for between $3,600 and $16,000.
Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks
CPSC product type: Riding Lawn Mowers
Recall contact information
Briggs & Stratton at (800) 227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on "Recalls and Notifications" for more information. Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com.
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