CPSC recall 18-127, announced March 20, 2018, covers Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers (about 18,000 units). The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers 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.
If a black dot is present on either the equipment ID label or the shipping crate label, the product has been repaired and is not included in the recall.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson brand riding lawn mowers. The riding lawn mowers were sold in red/black or orange/black color combinations with a Snapper, Massey Fergusen or Simplicity logo on the hood. Riding mowers 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. If a black dot is present on either the equipment ID label or the shipping crate label, the product has been repaired and is not included in the recall. Model Serial Number Range 2691325 2017632053 2017840824 2691326 2017723459 2017953873 2691329 2017737659 2017824706 2691330 2017603538 2017772330 2691331 2017633942 2017772150 2691332 2017603223 2017775530 2691333 2017585284 2017585883 2691334 2017707916 2018012782 2691335 2017714879 2018013046 2691336 2017727313 2018003962 2691337 2017736304 2018019132 2691338 2017716723 2018018637 2691339 2017765556 2018026629 2691340 2017751589 2017751716 2691341 2017744904 2017745146 2691343 2017649093 2017652000 2691345 2017779918 2017780488 2691346 2017648707 2017779841 2691361 2017635133 2017635247 2691406 2017649118 2017824328 2691407 2017824420 2017824578 2691415 2017734169 2017985524 2691418 2017751179 2018026900 2691419 2017762911 2017820841 2691450 2017989272 2018030491 7800950 2017654676 2017682423 7800951 2017634484 2017635097 7800952 2017595626 2017667271
Why it was recalled
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Snapper
- Manufacturer
- Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 18-127
- Units
- About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2016 through January 2018 for between $1,500 and $13,000.
- Distributor
- Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Recall contact information
Briggs & Stratton at 800-227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Recalls & Warranty” for more information. Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com , www.snapper.com , or www.masseylawn.com for more information.
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