Briggs & Stratton Riding Mowers recall: Injury Hazard from Projectiles
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears
Why was Briggs & Stratton Riding Mowers recalled?
These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is sending consumers letters with information on scheduling an inspection and repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Transform for Craftsman branded products at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 059307034508
- Product
- Craftsman riding mowers
- Company
- Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 500
- Sold at
- Sears stores nationwide between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $1,400.
- Recall date
- October 15, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm received one report of a bolt that discharged forcefully, breaking a window.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Craftman riding mower with model number 107.28034 and serial numbers listed below. The rear engine mounted riding mower is black. The model and serial numbers can be found on the data tag on the back of the riding mower. Serial numbers included in this recall 2014033403 through 2014034552 2014082112 through 2014082861 2014149995 through 2014151266 2014346290 through 2014346803