The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15755·Announced 2015-09-30

Shivvers Recalls Country Clipper Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Shivvers Manufacturing is recalling about 450 Country Clipper riding lawn mowers because misaligned gas cap threads can cause fuel leaks and fire.

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 fire hazard due to fuel leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. is recalling approximately 450 Country Clipper riding lawn mowers, including Edge, Edge XLT, and Wrangler models. The recall was issued because the gas cap threads do not align with the threads of the fuel tank opening. This misalignment can allow fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard.

The affected mowers are red with a gray seat, black arm rests, and either black or gray joystick or twin lever steering. The "Country Clipper" brand name and model name appear in black letters on the front under the seat and on the sides of the mower. The specific model numbers are located on a silver metal plate on the mower's side rail.

These mowers were sold at Country Clipper lawn mower dealerships nationwide from June 2015 to September 2015 for between $4,000 and $6,600. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the lawn mowers and contact a Country Clipper Dealer to schedule a free repair. Shivvers is also contacting owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Riding lawn mowers
Manufacturer
Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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