CPSC recall · Reported October 15, 2010
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears
These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing…
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis. recalled This recall involves Craftman riding mower with model number 107.28034 and serial numbers….
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclu… was recalled by Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis. in October 15, 2010. Reason: These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears fo…. Verify recall #11704 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can….
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- October 15, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11704 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
This recall involves Craftman riding mower with model number 107.28034 and serial numbers listed below. The rear engine mounted riding mower is black. The model and serial numbers can be found on the data tag on the back of the riding mower. Serial numbers included in this recall 2014033403 through 2014034552 2014082112 through 2014082861 2014149995 through 2014151266 2014346290 through 2014346803
Reason for recall
These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is sending consumers letters with information on scheduling an inspection and repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11704 |
| Date reported | October 15, 2010 |
| Date initiated | October 15, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 500 |
| 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 these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is…
- Check the recall number (11704) 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.
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