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Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Date: June 18, 2007
Company: Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the snow throwers. Call or contact Briggs & Stratton to arrange for the free repair.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.

Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis. has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report