CPSC recall · Reported February 1, 2011
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator ge…
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis. recalled The recalled product is a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine with the date code 100201Y. The….
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Hus… was recalled by Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis. in February 1, 2011. Reason: Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton…. Verify recall #11719 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue….
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- February 1, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11719 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.
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Product description
The recalled product is a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine with the date code 100201Y. The engines can be found in the following lawn mowers: Craftsman, model 247:289810; Husqvarna, model 960460016; and Bad Boy, model BBM4826BS. The engine date code is bottom-most number located on the valve cover of the engine. The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick.
Reason for recall
Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11719 |
| Date reported | February 1, 2011 |
| Date initiated | February 1, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 50 |
| 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 riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection a…
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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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