Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 09706 · Oct 23, 2008 · Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09706
- Date
- Oct 23, 2008
- Company
- Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Murray Front Engine Riding Lawn Mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Murray front engine riding lawnmowers with the model and serial numbers listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on an identification tag on the rear frame of the unit. Model Serial Number Range 7800162 2012852329 through 2012852578; 2013004655 through 2013005154; 2013071338 through 2013071546 7800191 2012886982 through 2012887081; 2012887082 through 2012887231; 2013035588 through 2013035671 7800192 2012887399 through 2012887548; 2012887549 through 2012887648; 2012978024 through 2012978024; 2013046581 through 2013047179
What can happen
The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact the dealer from which it was purchased for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group has received two reports of fuel leaks. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
- Sold at
- Various riding lawnmower dealers nationwide from April 2008 through September 2008 for about $950.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled murray front engine riding lawn mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact the dealer from which it was purchased for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose 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.