Not Yet Classified

This recall has not yet been classified by risk level.

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers

Date: February 1, 2011
Company: Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, 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 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. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

Related Recalls

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