CPSC recall · Reported February 3, 2000
Vanguard Engines and Fuel Filters Recalled by Briggs & Stratton
The fuel filters on these engines can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. recalled These engines were used in various brands of construction, industrial and lawn and garden….
Vanguard Engines and Fuel Filters Recalled by Briggs & Stratton was recalled by Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. in February 3, 2000. Reason: The fuel filters on these engines can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Stop using these recalled Vanguard engines and fuel filters even if no leaks are detected…. Verify recall #00061d with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel filters on these engines can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers..
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- February 3, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00061d with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
These engines were used in various brands of construction, industrial and lawn and garden equipment, including vacuum lawn sweepers, air compressors, leaf blowers and pressure washers. "VANGUARD V-Twin" is written on the engines, which are red or black. There are identification tags on the side of these engines with model number 294442, 294447, 303442, 303447, 350442 or 350447. Only engines with 9-quart fuel tanks manufactured by Briggs & Stratton are part of this recall. These tags also show an 8-digit code with the first six digits indicating the date the engine was manufactured by year, month and day. For example, 990215XX would indicate the engine was manufactured on February 15, 1999. The recalled engines were manufactured between February 15, 1999, and November 17, 1999. In addition, about 4,600 clear, plastic fuel filters were sold separately as replacement parts for Vanguard engines with 9-quart fuel tanks. They have replacement part number 808116, which is written on the bottom of the filter. They were sold for use on these Vanguard V-twin engines manufactured on or after August 23, 1995, including all the model numbers of recalled engines listed above, and engines with model number 290442 or 290447.
Reason for recall
The fuel filters on these engines can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Stop using these recalled Vanguard engines and fuel filters even if no leaks are detected. Briggs & Stratton will install a new fuel filter on the recalled engines free of charge, or provide a free replacement spare fuel filter.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00061d |
| Date reported | February 3, 2000 |
| Date initiated | February 3, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 2,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Stop using these recalled Vanguard engines and fuel filters even if no leaks are detected. Briggs & Stratton will install a new f…
- Check the recall number (00061d) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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