Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 18127. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The reverse-mow option switch can malfunction and allow the riding lawn mowers to unintentionally mow when being driven in a reverse direction, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 18127 has the recall date 20 Mar 2018. The notice names the firm Briggs & Stratton. The recall has about 18,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 18,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Snapper, Simplicity and Massey Ferguson brand riding lawn mowers. The riding lawn mowers were sold in red/black or orange/black color combinations with a Snapper, Massey Fergusen or Simplicity logo on the hood. Riding mowers 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. If a black dot is present on either the equipment ID label or the shipping crate label, the product has been repaired and is not included in the recall. Model Serial Number Range 2691325 2017632053 2017840824 2691326 2017723459 2017953873 2691329 2017737659 2017824706 2691330 2017603538 2017772330 2691331 2017633942 2017772150 2691332 2017603223 2017775530 2691333 2017585284 2017585883 2691334 2017707916 2018012782 2691335 2017714879 2018013046 2691336 2017727313 2018003962 2691337 2017736304 2018019132 2691338 2017716723 2018018637 2691339 2017765556 2018026629 2691340 2017751589 2017751716 2691341 2017744904 2017745146 2691343 2017649093 2017652000 2691345 2017779918 2017780488 2691346 2017648707 2017779841 2691361 2017635133 2017635247 2691406 2017649118 2017824328 2691407 2017824420… |
| Product | Snapper, Simplicity, and Massey Ferguson riding mowers, About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2016 through January 2018 for between $1,500 and $13,000. |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton Corp |
| Distributor | Briggs & Stratton Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 18,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Briggs & Stratton
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 18127The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18127. https://recallregister.com/product/8288-briggs-stratton-recalls-riding-mowers-due-to-risk-of-injury/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 18127 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2016 through January 2018 for between $1,500 and $13,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18127?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18127?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada)