Lawn mower blade may not disengage as expected
19/11/2019
Briggs & Stratton of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, is recalling approximately 1,160 Snapper rear engine 33-inch riding mowers.
A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawn mower blade engaged after releasing the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing a risk of injury.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
This recall involves the red and black Snapper riding mowers with rear engine and 33-inch mower deck.
Model numbers 2691526, Briggs & Stratton and 33 “are printed on a white label on the back of the mower, and SNAPPER is printed on the front.
The mowers, made in the United States, were sold at authorized Snapper dealers nationwide from March 2019 through May 2019, for approximately $ 2,650.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Briggs & Stratton for free inspection and repair.
Consumers can contact Briggs & Stratton at (800) 227-3798 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Recalls” under the “Support” tab. At the top of the page for more information.
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