Simplicity Deflector Chute Recall Alert - Canada

July 29, 2015

This recall involves orange Simplicity brand garden tractors and riding mowers. The deflector chute on the mowers and garden tractors fails to meet voluntary safety standards that prevent projectiles from being expelled. This poses a risk of injury to consumers from projectiles. Click to read more.
Briggs & Stratton Recall Alert for Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks - CANADA

Name of product: Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks - CANADA

Hazard: The deflector chute on the mowers and garden tractors fails to meet voluntary safety standards that prevent projectiles from being expelled. This poses a risk of injury to consumers from projectiles.

Neither Health Canada nor Briggs & Stratton Power Products Groups, LLC have received any consumer reports of injuries or incidents related to the use of this product.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact:
 Briggs & Stratton at (800) 227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Recalls and Notifications” for more information. Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Learn more by reading the official recall alert.