CPSCMarch 20, 2018consumer
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- CPSCBriggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard2021-05-12
- CPSCBriggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)2021-03-18
- CPSCBriggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard2019-11-14
- FDATuna salad under the following brand names: BALLARDS FARM Barboursville, WV 25504 UPC 076010000293 12 oz. plastic container, LAURA LYNN UPC 086854035368 12 oz. plastic container, MRS. STRATTON S SALADS Birmingham, AL 35219 UPC 075217100294 12 oz. plastic container, STAR FOOD PRODUCTS Burlington, ...2019-09-30
- CPSCGeneration Brands Recalls Glass Pendant Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury2019-06-04
- CPSCBriggs & Stratton Recalls Portable Generator Fuel Tank Replacement Caps, Due to Fire Hazard2018-10-10
- CPSCBriggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard2018-04-20
- CPSCBriggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury2015-07-23
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