Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-829.
The recalled product is a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine with the date code 100201Y. The engines can be found in the following lawn mowers: Craftsman, model 247:289810; Husqvarna, model 960460016; and Bad Boy, model BBM4826BS. The engine date code is bottom-most number located on the valve cover of the engine. The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-829.
Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sears, Under The Craftsman Brand; The Home Depot, Under The Husqvarna Brand; And Tractor Supply Company, Under The Bad Boy Brand. The Mowers Were Sold In February 2010 And March 2010 For Between $1,500 And $3,500. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-829.
For more information, contact Briggs & Stratton Corporation at (866) 927-3349 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.briggsandstratton.com/engines/support/contact
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Sears, Under The Craftsman Brand; The Home Depot, Under The Husqvarna Brand; And Tractor Supply Company, Under The Bad Boy Brand. The Mowers Were Sold In February 2010 And March 2010 For Between $1,500 And $3,500. Recall FAQ
Sears, Under The Craftsman Brand; The Home Depot, Under The Husqvarna Brand; And Tractor Supply Company, Under The Bad Boy Brand. The Mowers Were Sold In February 2010 And March 2010 For Between $1,500 And $3,500. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers. The notice was published on February 1, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 50 units are potentially affected.