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Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury

Reported: July 23, 2015 Initiated: July 23, 2015 #15197

Product Description

This recall involves orange Simplicity brand zero turn riding mowers, mower deck attachments and garden tractors. Mower deck sizes range from 44 to 54 inches. The Simplicity logo is on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Mowers and garden tractors 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 or on the frame rail below the seat. Model Serial Number Range 1695058 2016939034 - 2017048430 1696445 2016943253 - 2017107153 1696446 2016933459 - 2017114841 1696459 2017100601 - 2017100603 2691175 2016825203 - 2017125081 2691176 2016869892 - 2017114891 2691179 2016893089 - 2017100633 2691224 2016905124 - 2017114535 2691280 2016969131 - 2017104015 5901269 2016868431 - 2016869752 Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product's model and serial number are not included in this recall.

Reason for Recall

The chute deflector on the riding mowers and garden tractors can fail to prevent projectiles from being expelled. This poses a risk of injury to consumers from projectiles.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,800
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Briggs-and-Stratton-Recalls-Simplicity-Riding-Mowers-and-Garden-Tractors

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves orange Simplicity brand zero turn riding mowers, mower deck attachments and garden tractors. Mower deck sizes range from 44 to 54 inches. The Simplicity logo is on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Mowers and garden tractors 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 or on the frame rail below the seat. Model Serial Number Range 1695058 2016939034 - 2017048430 1696445 2016943253 - 2017107153 1696446 2016933459 - 2017114841 1696459 2017100601 - 2017100603 2691175 2016825203 - 2017125081 2691176 2016869892 - 2017114891 2691179 2016893089 - 2017100633 2691224 2016905124 - 2017114535 2691280 2016969131 - 2017104015 5901269 2016868431 - 2016869752 Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product's model and serial number are not included in this recall.. Recalled by Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.. Units affected: About 2,800.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The chute deflector on the riding mowers and garden tractors can fail to prevent projectiles from being expelled. This poses a risk of injury to consumers from projectiles.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 23, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15197.

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