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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.
- 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.
Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers
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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Publication and verification
Recall published
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