Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-09-26 · 08611
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
08611
Date
2008-09-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Jack Lift Tools and Kits
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa
Retailer(s)
Country Clippers dealers nationwide from May 2007 through June 2008 for about $150 for the jack and about $225 for the jack kits.
Distributor(s)
Country Clipper, a division of Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. of Corydon, Iowa
Country of manufacture
United States
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.