Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 15707. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.
CPSC recall 15707 has the recall date 16 Oct 2014. The notice names the firm Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group. The recall has about 8,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. CPSC gives the product type Riding Lawn Mowers.
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| Incidents and injuries | Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure, related to failed weld. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 8,500 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves six models of Briggs and Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers. The mowers are red with a black fuel tank, steering wheel and seat. The name Snapper is printed on both sides of the mower. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the engine platform under the right side of the seat. The following models and serial number ranges are included. Model Number Serial Number Range 7800918 2016447188 - 2016485206 7800920 2016443919 - 2016568930 7800932 2016462619 - 2016481454 7800950 2016611952 - 2016766052 7800951 2016624456 - 2016765000 7800954 2016603229 - 2016775752 |
| Product | Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower, About 8,500, Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Sold at | Family Farm stores, Power Equipment Direct and Briggs and Stratton Snapper dealers nationwide from April 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,300 and $2,000. |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,500Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Riding Lawn Mowers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2010 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears |
| 23 Oct 2008 | Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15707. https://recallregister.com/product/1968-briggs-stratton-recalls-snapper-rear-engine-riding-mowers-due-to-injur/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15707 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Briggs and Stratton has received two reports of brake failure, related to failed weld. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Family Farm stores, Power Equipment Direct and Briggs and Stratton Snapper dealers nationwide from April 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,300 and $2,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15707?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15707?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 8,500