The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08611·Announced 2008-09-26

Shivvers Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard

Shivvers Manufacturing is recalling about 450 lawn mower jacks because the lifting mechanism may fail, causing the mower to fall and potentially injure users.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of serious personal injury from a collapsing support device, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. is recalling approximately 450 Jack Lift Tools and Kits used for lifting lawn mowers during service or maintenance. The recalled jacks, which include two versions with different nut materials, were sold separately and on Charger, JAZee, and Boss riding lawn mowers.

The recall is due to a hazard where the jack's threads may strip or the nuts may break. This failure can cause the shaft to slip, resulting in the mower falling from its stand-up position. This could cause serious personal injury to the consumer or property damage. The company has received five reports of jack lift failures and 37 warranty claims for replacement parts.

The jacks were 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have them replaced at no charge. For additional information, consumers can contact Country Clipper at (800) 344-8237 or visit www.countryclipper.com.

The recalled product

Product
Jack Lift Tools and Kits
Affected units
450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa

See all →