Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

lawn-mower-recall-101015-11704a-02 — Craftsman riding mower. (Image credit: CPSC.)

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis., recalled about 500 Craftsman riding mowers in cooperation with the CPSC.

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.

Craftsman riding mower tag location. (Image credit: CPSC.)

Craftsman riding mower tag. (Image credit: CPSC.)

Manufactured in: USA

Remedy: 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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sears at (800) 859-7026 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at sears.com.

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