CPSC Recall in 2007: Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 480,000 OHV Snow Thrower Engines. When the engines are primed, excess fuel can overflow into the carburetor and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Name of Product: Briggs & Stratton OHV Snow Thrower EnginesUnits: About 480,000Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.Hazard: When the engines are primed, excess fuel can overflow into the carburetor and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Briggs & Stratton has received 48 reports of fire. There have been no reports of injury. The firm has received one report of minor property damage.Description: 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.Sold at: Various snow thrower dealers nationwide from June 2000 through February 2007 for between $630 and $2,350 for the snow thrower.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the snow throwers. Call or contact the firms listed below to arrange for the free repair.Consumer Contact: 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 website. 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.Note: Keep fuel or equipment with fuel in tank away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source, because they can ignite vapors.

When the engines are primed, excess fuel can overflow into the carburetor and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

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Briggs & Stratton has received 48 reports of fire. There have been no reports of injury. The firm has received one report of minor property damage.

Various snow thrower dealers nationwide from June 2000 through February 2007 for between $630 and $2,350 for the snow thrower.

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