Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 15197. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 15197 has the recall date 23 Jul 2015. The notice names the firm Briggs & Stratton. The recall has about 2,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Riding Lawn Mowers.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,800 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves orange Simplicity brand zero turn riding mowers, mower deck attachments and garden tractors. Mower deck sizes range from 44 to 54 inches. The Simplicity logo is on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Mowers and garden tractors with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires or on the frame rail below the seat. Model Serial Number Range 1695058 2016939034 - 2017048430 1696445 2016943253 - 2017107153 1696446 2016933459 - 2017114841 1696459 2017100601 - 2017100603 2691175 2016825203 - 2017125081 2691176 2016869892 - 2017114891 2691179 2016893089 - 2017100633 2691224 2016905124 - 2017114535 2691280 2016969131 - 2017104015 5901269 2016868431 - 2016869752 Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product's model and serial number are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks, About 2,800, Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Sold at | Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2014 through May 2015 for between $3,600 and $16,000. |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,800Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Riding Lawn Mowers
- 2%
- 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 |
| 5 Mar 2013 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 18 Jun 2007 | Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled 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 15197The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15197. https://recallregister.com/product/6456-briggs-stratton-recalls-simplicity-riding-mowers-and-garden-tractors-d/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15197 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2014 through May 2015 for between $3,600 and $16,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15197?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15197?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,800