Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis. is recalling about 8500 Briggs & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers. The weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
This recall involves six models of Briggs & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers. The mowers are red with a black fuel tank, steering wheel and seat. The name Snapper is printed on both sides of the mower. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the engine platform under the right side of the seat. The following models and serial number ranges are included.
| Model Number | Serial Number Range |
| 7800918 | 2016447188 – 2016485206 |
| 7800920 | 2016443919 – 2016568930 |
| 7800932 | 2016462619 – 2016481454 |
| 7800950 | 2016611952 – 2016766052 |
| 7800951 | 2016624456 – 2016765000 |
| 7800954 | 2016603229 – 2016775752 |
The affected units were sold at Family Farm stores, Power Equipment Direct and Briggs & Stratton Snapper dealers nationwide from April 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,300 and $2,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.
For more information contact Briggs & Stratton Corporation at (800) 935-2967 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Briggsandstratton.com and click on “Recall Alert Notice” for more information.