CPSCGeneral Alert
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
Published: September 26, 2008Recall ID: 08611Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Jack Lift Tools and Kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Shivvers-Manufacturing-Recalls-Lawn-Mower-Jacks-Due-to-Collapse-Hazard |
| Title | Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bc02368d5617474185a76f0db3e42268.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Lawn Mower Jacks |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Shivvers has received five reports of jack lift failures and 37 warranty claims for replacement parts. |
| Products › Name | Jack Lift Tools and Kits |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 450 |
| Recall I D | 4679 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge. |
| Retailers › Name | Country Clippers dealers nationwide from May 2007 through June 2008 for about $150 for the jack and about $225 for the jack kits. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-26T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Country Clipper, a division of Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. of Corydon, Iowa |
| Recall Number | 08611 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |