Recalls / 2011-02-01
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
11719 · Recalled 2011-02-01 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled product is a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine with the date code 100201Y. The engines can be found in the following lawn mowers: Craftsman, model 247:289810; Husqvarna, model 960460016; and Bad Boy, model BBM4826BS. The engine date code is bottom-most number located on the valve cover of the engine. The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick.
Hazards
Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine | About 50 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Sears, under the Craftsman brand; The Home Depot, under the Husqvarna brand;, Tractor Supply Company, under the Bad Boy brand. The mowers were sold in February 2010, March 2010 for, 500, 500.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Briggs & Stratton Corporation at (866) 927-3349 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.briggsandstratton.com/engines/support/contact
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Source: CPSC recall 11719. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.