Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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. Recalled by Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, of Wauwatosa, Wis.. Units affected: About 2,100.

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.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact the dealer from which it was purchased for a free repair.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 23, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09706.