Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07558 · Jun 18, 2007 · Briggs & Stratton Corp.
480,000
units affected
480,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07558
- Date
- Jun 18, 2007
- Company
- Briggs & Stratton Corp.
- Units affected
- 480,000
- Product
- Briggs & Stratton OHV Snow Thrower Engines
- Product type
- Engines
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall includes snow equipment with Briggs & Stratton OHV engines that have model numbers beginning with 12, 15, 20, or 21, and a date of manufacture (DOM) code between 000601xx and 070301xx. The engines were installed on the following brand snow throwers: Ariens, Canadiana, Craftsman, Frontier Equipment, Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Simplicity and Snapper. The engine model number and DOM information are located on the cylinder shield or rocker cover. Call for more information about determining if your snow thrower engine is included in the recall.
What can happen
When the engines are primed, excess fuel can overflow into the carburetor and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the snow throwers. Call or contact Briggs & Stratton to arrange for the free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Briggs & Stratton has received 48 reports of fire. There have been no reports of injury. The firm has received one report of minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Various snow thrower dealers nationwide from June 2000 through February 2007 for between $630 and $2,350 for the snow thrower.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled briggs & stratton ohv snow thrower engines?
Consumers should immediately stop using the snow throwers. Call or contact Briggs & Stratton to arrange for the free repair.
What is the hazard?
When the engines are primed, excess fuel can overflow into the carburetor and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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.