Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 15197 · Jul 23, 2015 · Briggs & Stratton
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15197
- Date
- Jul 23, 2015
- Company
- Briggs & Stratton
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks
- Product type
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2014 through May 2015 for between $3,600 and $16,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled briggs & stratton simplicity riding mowers, garden tractors and mower decks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.