CPSC recall 04-568, announced July 21, 2004, covers Shivvers Manufacturing Country Clipper Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection System Blower Blades (125 units). The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the Country Clipper Jazee Lawn Mowers with Grass Collection Systems with the recalled blades immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 344-8237, or go to www.countryclipper.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 629-306P, 629-307P, 629-308P.
Which products are included?
The Country Clipper riding mowers are red with black wheels and controls. The recalled blades have these model numbers: 629-306P, 629-307P, and 629-308P. The blades are black with two slots cut near the middle of the blade. The replacement blades do not have slots.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The recalled blades can break because "slots" in the blade cause metal fatigue.
Incidents and injuries
Shivvers has received six reports of ends breaking off blades of the riding mowers. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the Country Clipper Jazee Lawn Mowers with Grass Collection Systems with the recalled blades immediately. Call the Country Clipper dealer to make an appointment for free replacement of the recalled blades.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Shivvers Manufacturing, of Corydon, Iowa
- Product type
- Lawn mowers, Leaf blowers
- Recall number
- 04-568
- Units
- 125 grass collection units
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- The recalled blades were sold with grass collection units for Country Clipper Jazee Lawn Mowers nationwide, from September 2003 through May 14, 2004, for between $14 and $17 per blade.
Country Clipper Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection System Blower Blades
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Call Country Clipper toll-free at (800) 344-8237 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.countryclipper.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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