CPSC2008-09-26
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge.
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.
Affected count
About 450
Injuries reported
Shivvers has received five reports of jack lift failures and 37 warranty claims for replacement parts.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Jack Lift Tools and Kits
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Shivvers-Manufacturing-Recalls-Lawn-Mower-Jacks-Due-to-Collapse-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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