Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07558. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When the engines are primed, excess fuel can overflow into the carburetor and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the snow throwers. Call or contact Briggs & Stratton to arrange for the free repair.
CPSC recall 07558 has the recall date 18 Jun 2007. The notice names the firm Briggs & Stratton. The recall has about 480,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Engines.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Briggs & Stratton has received 48 reports of fire. There have been no reports of injury. The firm has received one report of minor property damage. |
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| Units | 480,000 |
| Description | The recall includes snow equipment with Briggs & Stratton OHV engines that have model numbers beginning with 12, 15, 20, or 21, and a date of manufacture (DOM) code between 000601xx and 070301xx. The engines were installed on the following brand snow throwers: Ariens, Canadiana, Craftsman, Frontier Equipment, Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Simplicity and Snapper. The engine model number and DOM information are located on the cylinder shield or rocker cover. Call for more information about determining if your snow thrower engine is included in the recall. |
| Product | Briggs & Stratton OHV Snow Thrower Engines, About 480,000, Engines |
| Sold at | Various snow thrower dealers nationwide from June 2000 through February 2007 for between $630 and $2,350 for the snow thrower. |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 480,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Engines
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Briggs & Stratton
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2018 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury |
| 23 Jul 2015 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury |
| 5 Mar 2013 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 8 Aug 2002 | CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts |
| 3 Feb 2000 | Vanguard Engines and Fuel Filters Recalled by Briggs & Stratton |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07558The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07558. https://recallregister.com/product/3831-briggs-stratton-snow-thrower-engines-recalled-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07558 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Briggs & Stratton has received 48 reports of fire. There have been no reports of injury. The firm has received one report of minor property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Various snow thrower dealers nationwide from June 2000 through February 2007 for between $630 and $2,350 for the snow thrower.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07558?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 480,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States