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Briggs & Stratton Recalls
13 recalls on record · August 8, 2002 to May 12, 2021 · Appliances, Bikes & Recreational Vehicles, Other, Outdoor & Garden, Tools & Hardware
May 12, 2021Outdoor & Garden
Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL, Longli and TIYA Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton® Engines Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
March 18, 2021Outdoor & Garden
Briggs & Stratton Recalls YTL Log Splitters with Briggs & Stratton Engines Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: An incorrect engine ignition coil and flywheel can lead to hard starting and engine kick back, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
November 14, 2019Outdoor & Garden
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard.
October 10, 2018Tools & Hardware
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Portable Generator Fuel Tank Replacement Caps, Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
April 20, 2018Tools & Hardware
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Surface Cleaners Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The surface cleaner's spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing broken pieces to strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.
March 20, 2018Appliances
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: 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.
July 23, 2015Appliances
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: 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.
October 16, 2014Appliances
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
March 5, 2013Appliances
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The snow blower's carburetor bowl nut can allow gas to escape from the unit.
February 1, 2011Outdoor & Garden
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
Hazard: 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.
October 15, 2010Outdoor & Garden
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears
Hazard: 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.
June 18, 2007Other
Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: When the engines are primed, excess fuel can overflow into the carburetor and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
August 8, 2002Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts
Hazard: Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.