Briggs & Stratton recalls six models of Snapper rear-engine mowers due to potential brake failure causing injury. Affected mowers have red color with black fuel tank and seat. Contact a dealer for free repair.
Weld on drive axle can fail resulting in loss of brake control, posing an injury hazard.
Briggs & Stratton is recalling six models of Snapper rear-engine riding mowers because a weld on the drive axle can fail, leading to loss of brake control. This could cause serious injury if the mower tips over or the user loses control while operating.
A weld on the drive axle can fail, causing loss of brake control. This could lead to the mower tipping over or the user losing control while operating, potentially causing serious injury.
Owners of the recalled Snapper rear-engine mowers with red color and black fuel tank are affected. People who operate these mowers regularly are most at risk due to potential brake failure.
Check for red mowers with a black fuel tank, steering wheel, and seat. The model and serial numbers are on a label under the right side of the seat. Affected models include specific serial number ranges listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the recalled mowers as they can cause serious injury if the brake fails.
Contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair to fix the weld on the drive axle.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for a free repair.
The recall includes six models: 7800918, 7800920, 7800932, 7800950, 7800951, and 7800954 with specific serial number ranges.
Check for red mowers with a black fuel tank, steering wheel, and seat. The model and serial numbers are on a label under the right side of the seat.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the repair; contact a dealer for a free repair immediately.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Snapper to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1968 — Snapper Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower Hello, I own a Brigg & Stratton Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower that is covered by recall 1968 from Snapper. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Snapper service dealer for 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.
