Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 09706. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact the dealer from which it was purchased for a free repair.
CPSC recall 09706 has the recall date 23 Oct 2008. The notice names the firm Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group. The recall has about 2,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lawn Mowers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group has received two reports of fuel leaks. No injuries or incidents have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,100 |
| Description | This recall involves Murray front engine riding lawnmowers with the model and serial numbers listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on an identification tag on the rear frame of the unit. Model Serial Number Range 7800162 2012852329 through 2012852578; 2013004655 through 2013005154; 2013071338 through 2013071546 7800191 2012886982 through 2012887081; 2012887082 through 2012887231; 2013035588 through 2013035671 7800192 2012887399 through 2012887548; 2012887549 through 2012887648; 2012978024 through 2012978024; 2013046581 through 2013047179 |
| Product | Murray Front Engine Riding Lawn Mowers, About 2,100, Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Various riding lawnmower dealers nationwide from April 2008 through September 2008 for about $950. |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,100Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2014 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 15 Oct 2010 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09706The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09706. https://recallregister.com/product/5902-murray-riding-lawn-mowers-recalled-by-briggs-stratton-power-products-g/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 09706 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group has received two reports of fuel leaks. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Various riding lawnmower dealers nationwide from April 2008 through September 2008 for about $950.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09706?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,100
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States