Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury
Recalled 2015-07-23. Other hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 2,800Units
2015-07-23Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves orange Simplicity brand zero turn riding mowers, mower deck attachments and garden tractors. Mower deck sizes range from 44 to 54 inches. The Simplicity logo is on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Mowers and garden tractors with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires or on the frame rail below the seat. Model Serial Number Range 1695058 2016939034 - 2017048430 1696445 2016943253 - 2017107153 1696446 2016933459 - 2017114841 1696459 2017100601 - 2017100603 2691175 2016825203 - 2017125081 2691176 2016869892 - 2017114891 2691179 2016893089 - 2017100633 2691224 2016905124 - 2017114535 2691280 2016969131 - 2017104015 5901269 2016868431 - 2016869752 Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product's model and serial number are not included in this recall.
- The hazard
- 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.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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