Briggs & Stratton recalls Simplicity riding mowers and garden tractors with faulty chute deflectors that can cause projectiles to injure users. Affected models have specific serial numbers and sizes.
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.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling Simplicity riding mowers and garden tractors because their chute deflectors can fail, allowing projectiles to cause injuries. This means users should stop using the products immediately and get them repaired.
The chute deflector can fail to prevent debris and projectiles from being expelled, which may cause injuries like cuts or lacerations. This happens when the deflector breaks or becomes damaged during normal use.
Owners of Simplicity riding mowers and garden tractors with specific model and serial numbers from 2016-2017 are affected. Children and adults using the mowers without proper safety measures are at highest risk.
Check for the Simplicity logo on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Look for model and serial numbers on the frame near the front tires or below the seat. Mowers with a black dot on the label are not included in this recall.
Immediately stop using the recalled mowers and garden tractors to prevent injury from projectiles.
Schedule a free repair with a Briggs & Stratton dealer using the model and serial numbers found on the frame.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
Simplicity riding mowers and garden tractors with model and serial numbers in the ranges listed in the recall notice.
Look for the Simplicity logo on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Check the model and serial numbers on the frame near the front tires or below the seat.
Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product's model and serial number are not included in this recall and are safe.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Briggs & Stratton to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6456 — Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks Hello, I own a Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks that is covered by recall 6456 from Briggs & Stratton. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
