Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury

CPSC · 18127 · published 2018-03-20

CPSC campaign 18127

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.

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Affected products

Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.

Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers

Brands in this recall

Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.

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