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Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard

Recalled September 26, 2008 · CPSC recall 08611 · Shivvers

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.

Units

About 450

Incidents / injuries

Shivvers has received five reports of jack lift failures and 37 warranty claims for replacement parts.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge.

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

Product

Jack Lift Tools and Kits

Manufacturer(s)

Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa

Distributed by

Country Clipper, a division of Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. of Corydon, Iowa

Retailers

Country Clippers dealers nationwide from May 2007 through June 2008 for about $150 for the jack and about $225 for the jack kits.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →