CPSC recall · Reported October 23, 2008
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, of Wauwatosa, Wis. recalled This recall involves Murray front engine riding lawnmowers with the model and serial numb….
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire … was recalled by Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, of Wauwatosa, Wis. in October 23, 2008. Reason: The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose f…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact the dealer from wh…. Verify recall #09706 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, of Wauwatosa, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose f….
- None
- agency class
- October 23, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09706 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.
Vehicles recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
This recall involves Murray front engine riding lawnmowers with the model and serial numbers listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on an identification tag on the rear frame of the unit. Model Serial Number Range 7800162 2012852329 through 2012852578; 2013004655 through 2013005154; 2013071338 through 2013071546 7800191 2012886982 through 2012887081; 2012887082 through 2012887231; 2013035588 through 2013035671 7800192 2012887399 through 2012887548; 2012887549 through 2012887648; 2012978024 through 2012978024; 2013046581 through 2013047179
Reason for recall
The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact the dealer from which it was purchased for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09706 |
| Date reported | October 23, 2008 |
| Date initiated | October 23, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, of Wauwatosa, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 2,100 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact the dealer from which it was purchased for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (09706) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
What should consumers do? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Vehicles · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk … → · All Vehicles recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026