Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3831.
The recall includes snow equipment with Briggs & Stratton OHV engines that have model numbers beginning with 12, 15, 20, or 21, and a date of manufacture (DOM) code between 000601xx and 070301xx. The engines were installed on the following brand snow throwers: Ariens, Canadiana, Craftsman, Frontier Equipment, Husqvarna, Poulan Pro, Simplicity and Snapper. The engine model number and DOM information are located on the cylinder shield or rocker cover. Call for more information about determining if your snow thrower engine is included in the recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3831.
Consumers should immediately stop using the snow throwers. Call or contact Briggs & Stratton to arrange for the free repair.
✅ 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 Various Snow Thrower Dealers Nationwide From June 2000 Through February 2007 For Between $630 And $2,350 For The Snow Thrower. 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-3831.
For more information, consumers can contact Briggs & Stratton toll-free at (866) 478-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Website at www.briggsandstratton.com - Dealers can be found by using the Dealer Locator at the Briggs & Stratton's Web site. Consumers with Craftsman brand snow throwers should call Sears toll-free at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
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Various Snow Thrower Dealers Nationwide From June 2000 Through February 2007 For Between $630 And $2,350 For The Snow Thrower. Recall FAQ
Various Snow Thrower Dealers Nationwide From June 2000 Through February 2007 For Between $630 And $2,350 For The Snow Thrower. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on June 18, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 480,000 units are potentially affected.