Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported March 20, 2018
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystande…
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Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis. recalled This recall involves Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson brand riding lawn mowers. Th… - a moderate-severity action.
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis. in March 20, 2018. Reason: The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when be…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratt…. Verify recall #18127 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when be….
- Moderate
- severity level
- March 20, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18127 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #18127) was formally reported on March 20, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada).
The documented reason for this recall is: The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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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Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada)
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
This recall involves Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson brand riding lawn mowers. The riding lawn mowers were sold in red/black or orange/black color combinations with a Snapper, Massey Fergusen or Simplicity logo on the hood. Riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires. If a black dot is present on either the equipment ID label or the shipping crate label, the product has been repaired and is not included in the recall. Model Serial Number Range 2691325 2017632053 2017840824 2691326 2017723459 2017953873 2691329 2017737659 2017824706 2691330 2017603538 2017772330 2691331 2017633942 2017772150 2691332 2017603223 2017775530 2691333 2017585284 2017585883 2691334 2017707916 2018012782 2691335 2017714879 2018013046 2691336 2017727313 2018003962 2691337 2017736304 2018019132 2691338 2017716723 2018018637 2691339 2017765556 2018026629 2691340 2017751589 2017751716 2691341 2017744904 2017745146 2691343 2017649093 2017652000 2691345 2017779918 2017780488 2691346 2017648707 2017779841 2691361 2017635133 2017635247 2691406 2017649118 2017824328 2691407 2017824420 2017824578 2691415 2017734169 2017985524 2691418 2017751179 2018026900 2691419 2017762911 2017820841 2691450 2017989272 2018030491 7800950 2017654676 2017682423 7800951 2017634484 2017635097 7800952 2017595626 2017667271
Reason for recall
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18127 |
| Date reported | March 20, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 20, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
- Check the recall number (18127) 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? ▼
This recall involves Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson brand riding lawn mowers. The riding lawn mowers were sold in red/black or orange/black color combinations with a Snapper, Massey Fergusen or Simplicity logo on the hood. Riding mowers with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires. If a black dot is present on either the equipment ID label or the shipping crate label, the product has been repaired and is not included in the recall. Model Serial Number Range 2691325 2017632053 2017840824 2691326 2017723459 2017953873 2691329 2017737659 2017824706 2691330 2017603538 2017772330 2691331 2017633942 2017772150 2691332 2017603223 2017775530 2691333 2017585284 2017585883 2691334 2017707916 2018012782 2691335 2017714879 2018013046 2691336 2017727313 2018003962 2691337 2017736304 2018019132 2691338 2017716723 2018018637 2691339 2017765556 2018026629 2691340 2017751589 2017751716 2691341 2017744904 2017745146 2691343 2017649093 2017652000 2691345 2017779918 2017780488 2691346 2017648707 2017779841 2691361 2017635133 2017635247 2691406 2017649118 2017824328 2691407 2017824420 2017824578 2691415 2017734169 2017985524 2691418 2017751179 2018026900 2691419 2017762911 2017820841 2691450 2017989272 2018030491 7800950 2017654676 2017682423 7800951 2017634484 2017635097 7800952 2017595626 2017667271. Recalled by Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.. Units affected: About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 20, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18127.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (18127) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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