Shivvers Manufacturing · Recalled
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage.
- Units
- About 450
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $150–$225
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled jacks are used for lifting the lawn mower during service or maintenance. Two versions of this jack model have been manufactured. Version number one was made with a nylon nut and version number two was made with a sintered bronze nut. These recalled jacks were sold separately and on Charger, JAZee and Boss riding lawn mowers.
The file
- Sold at
- Country Clippers dealers nationwide from May 2007 through June 2008 for about $150 for the jack and about $225 for the jack kits.
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Country Clipper, a division of Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. of Corydon, Iowa, Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa
Incident log
Shivvers has received five reports of jack lift failures and 37 warranty claims for replacement parts.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge.
For additional information, contact your local dealer or Country Clipper at (800) 344-8237 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.countryclipper.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 26 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.