Snapper tractor & mower recalls
8 CPSC recalls name Snapper equipment, 3 of them engine recalls.
Engine recalls: recalls marked "Engine recall" were filed by the engine maker (for example Kawasaki or Briggs & Stratton) for engines used in this brand's equipment. The equipment brand did not file them.
All recalls
Engine recall, filed by Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard CPSC #20021 · 2019-11-14 · About 1,160 units
What's recalled: This recall involves Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers with rear engines and a 33 inch mower deck. The riding mowers are red and black. Model number 2691526, Briggs & Stratton and 33" are printed on a white label the back of the mower. SNAPPER is printed on the front of the mower.
Hazard: A faulty blade engagement lever can keep the lawnmower blade engaged after the release of the foot activated disengagement pedal, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact Briggs & Stratton for a free inspection and repair.
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury CPSC #18127 · 2018-03-20 · About 18,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada) units
What's recalled: 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 20178245
Hazard: 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: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Engine recall, filed by Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Recalls Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) CPSC #15707 · 2014-10-16 · About 8,500 units
What's recalled: 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
Hazard: Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.
Engine recall, filed by Kawasaki Motors Kawasaki Motors Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Fire Hazard CPSC #13040 · 2012-11-15 · About 210,000 units
What's recalled: This recall includes Kawasaki FH, FR, FS and FX series engines used in riding and wide area, walk-behind lawnmowers made and sold under the following brand names: Ariens, Bad Boy Mowers, Big Dog, Bob-Cat, Bush Hog, Country Clipper, Cub Cadet, Dixie Chopper, Dixon, DR Power Equipment, Encore, Exmark, Ferris, Gravely, Hustler, Husqvarna, Land Pride, SCAG, Simplicity, Snapper Pro, Tiger Corp, Toro, Worldlawn and Woods. engines may have also have been bought separately and used in other lawn mowers. Recalled engines are 13 to 36 horsepower, air-cooled, v-twin engines. "Kawasaki" and the model number are printed on the top of all of the engines. In addition, the spec and serial numbers are printed on a label on one side of the engine. The following model, spec and serial numbers are included: Brand(s) Model Specification Serial Number Range Ariens/Gravely FR691V FR691V FR730V FR730V FS481V FS600V FS691V FX481V FX481V FX600V FX691V FX730V FX730V FX751V FX850V FX921V AS19 CS09 AS15 CS07 BS22 BS18 CS08 DS04 DS04 DS08 DS04 DS04 DS04 DS05 DS07 AS09 FR691VB01958 - FR691VB51951 FR691VB01958 - FR691VB51951 FR730VA19372 - FR730VA61003 FS730VA18873 - FS730VA36464 FS481VA30837 - FS481VA73952 FS600
Hazard: The fuel filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and fuel filters and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.
Blount International Inc. Recalls Replacement Blades for Use with Snapper Riding Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard CPSC #06242 · 2006-08-23 · About 94,000 units
What's recalled: The recalled replacement lawnmower blades are intended for use on Snapper riding lawnmowers. The recalled blades are sold for use as replacement parts under the Oregon® and Silver Streak® brands only. Original equipment blades on Snapper lawnmowers and "Snapper" brand replacement blades are not included in this recall. The recalled blades are red and marked "MADE IN USA," "GRASS SIDE CX", "Oregon" or "SILVER STREAK." The part number and date code are engraved on one side of the blade. The recalled blades are part numbers: 99-111, 99-112, 99-113, 99-114, 99-117, 99-118, 99-926, 99-930 and date codes: BL, BM, BN, BP, BQ, BR, BS, BT, BU, BV, BW, BX, BY, BZ, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CH, CJ, CK, CL, CM, CN, CP.
Hazard: When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the replacement blades and return them to the store where purchased or any other retailer that carries Oregon® or Silver Streak® replacement parts, for a free replacement.
CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers CPSC #03504 · 2002-10-16 · About 3,000 units
What's recalled: Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 280922B, 281022BE, LT145H33HBV, and YZ145333BVE are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower. Date code 5/02 or 6/02 can be found on the discharge chute.
Hazard: The side discharge chute is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge chute is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using their lawn mowers until the discharge chute has been replaced. Contact a Snapper dealer immediately for a free replacement.
CPSC, Snapper, Inc. Recall Lawn Mowers CPSC #02549 · 2002-07-08 · About 2,200 units
What's recalled: Snapper lawn mowers with model numbers 216751BV, P2167517BV and FRP 216751BV are part of this recall. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the top of the lawn mower.
Hazard: The walk-behind lawn mowers' side discharge deflector, which is sold as an accessory for these models, is defective. The material used to manufacture the side discharge deflector is not strong enough to prevent projectiles from flying out from under the mower deck, exposing consumers and by-standers to possible injuries from flying debris.
Remedy: Consumers who have removed the bag and attached the side discharge deflector should stop using these walk-behind lawn mowers with the deflector and return them to their Snapper dealer immediately, for a free replacement.
CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers CPSC #01521 · 2001-08-28 · 20,000 units
What's recalled: The recall involves walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T. All of the recalled units have Tecumseh engines. Serial numbers are located on a silver label on the rear of the deck behind the engine as indicated by an arrow in the image.
Hazard: Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander, if the blade separates from the mower's housing. In addition, all Snapper mowers purchased after January 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 11020001 and 11024924, may have crankshafts that also adversely affect blade retention and require modification by a Snapper dealer.
Remedy: Consumers who have not received a notice from Snapper regarding this matter or have not been contacted by their Snapper dealer should stop using the MR216015T immediately and return it to the Snapper dealer where purchased, for an inspection and possible repair.
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