Briggs & Stratton recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers over injury hazards
Briggs & Stratton is recalling approximately 1,160 Snapper Rear Engine 33” Riding Mowers due to injury hazards related to these grass-cutting machines.
In a press release sent out by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday, a potential faulty blade engagement lever was credited for the nationwide recall.
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Lawnmowers with levers that aren’t up to par can risk the machine’s blade being engaged even “after the release of the foot-activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard,” the release said.
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The recalled mowers were most likely purchased at authorized Snapper dealerships from March 2019 through May 2019. It retails for about $2,650.
Additional details that identify these Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers include its red and black hues, 33-inch mower decks and rear engines. The model number is 2691526.
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Briggs & Stratton and 33" should be printed on the mower’s white label and clearly visible at the machine’s rear. SNAPPER is printed on the mower’s front.
Recalled Briggs & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine 33” Riding Mower. (Briggs & Stratton)
Recalled Snapper Rear Engine 33” Riding Mowers can be remedied via repair. Consumers are urged to stop riding the lawnmowers immediately and contact Briggs & Stratton for a complimentary inspection and repair service if impacted.
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To get in contact with Briggs & Stratton, consumers can call 800-227-3798 on standard business days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Alternatively, the Briggs & Stratton team can be reached online under the Support tab of the Recalls & Product Notifications page.
No incidents or injuries were reported at the time of this recall.