Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 20021 · Nov 14, 2019 · Briggs & Stratton
1,160
units affected
1,160
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20021
- Date
- Nov 14, 2019
- Company
- Briggs & Stratton
- Units affected
- 1,160
- Product
- Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers with rear engines and a 33 inch mower deck. The riding mowers are red and black. Model number 2691526, Briggs & Stratton and 33" are printed on a white label the back of the mower. SNAPPER is printed on the front of the mower.
What can happen
A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Briggs & Stratton for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Authorized Snapper dealers nationwide from March 2019 through May 2019 for about $2,650.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snapper rear engine 33" riding mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Briggs & Stratton for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard.
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.