Recall #08-611 · Published September 26, 2008

Jack Lift Tools and Kits

Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Jack Lift Tools and Kits from Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. on September 26, 2008. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge.

Recalled Lawn Mower Jacks
Recalled Lawn Mower Jacks
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Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

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

Official remedy

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

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa
Recall number
08-611
Units
About 450
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Country Clippers dealers nationwide from May 2007 through June 2008 for about $150 for the jack and about $225 for the jack kits.
Distributor
Country Clipper, a division of Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. of Corydon, Iowa

Jack Lift Tools and Kits

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Recall contact information

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

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