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Briggs & Stratton product recalls

11 CPSC recalls since 2010.

YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc enginesBriggs & Stratton · Home & otherYTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® 250cc enginesAn incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the…Injury hazardRepair20KunitsMay 2021YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton 250cc enginesBriggs & Stratton · Home & otherYTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton 250cc enginesAn incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the…Injury hazardRepair9,750unitsMar 2021Snapper Rear Engine 33" Riding MowersBriggs & Stratton · Outdoor & sportsSnapper Rear Engine 33" Riding MowersA faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal…Injury hazardRepair1,160unitsNov 2019Fuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/BemisBriggs & Stratton · Electrical & batteriesFuel tank replacement caps made by Kelch/BemisThe fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.Fire hazardReplace3,000unitsOct 20183000 PSI pressure washer surface cleanersBriggs & Stratton · Health & personal care3000 PSI pressure washer surface cleanersThe surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an…Injury hazardReplace201KunitsApr 2018Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowersBriggs & Stratton · Outdoor & sportsSnapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowersThe reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a…Injury hazardRepair18KunitsMar 2018Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower DecksBriggs & Stratton · Outdoor & sportsBriggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower DecksThe chute deflector on the riding mowers and garden tractors can fail to prevent projectiles from being expelled.Injury hazardRepair2,800unitsJul 2015Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding MowerBriggs & Stratton · Outdoor & sportsBrigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding MowerWeld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.Injury hazardRepair8,500unitsOct 2014Ariens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blowerBriggs & Stratton · Outdoor & sportsAriens Snow-Thro 24-inch snow blowerThe snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit.Fire hazardRepair5,400unitsMar 2013Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin EngineBriggs & Stratton · Outdoor & sportsBriggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin EngineWear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the…Injury hazardRepair50unitsFeb 2011Craftsman riding mowersBriggs & Stratton · Outdoor & sportsCraftsman riding mowersThese riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower.Injury hazardRepair500unitsOct 2010