Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears

Recalled October 15, 2010 · CPSC recall 11704 · Briggs & Stratton

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 500

Incidents / injuries

The firm received one report of a bolt that discharged forcefully, breaking a window.

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

What to do

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

Product

Craftsman riding mowers

Manufacturer(s)

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.

Retailers

Sears stores nationwide between February 2010 and May 2010 for about $1,400.

Made in

United States

UPC

059307034508

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →