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September 26, 2008 Alert #08-611 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Jack Lift Tools and Kits
Units: About 450
Manufacturer: Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa
Distributor: Country Clipper, a division of Shivvers Manufacturing Inc. of Corydon, Iowa
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Shivvers has received five reports of jack lift failures and 37 warranty claims for replacement parts.
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.
Sold by: Country Clippers dealers nationwide from May 2007 through June 2008 for about $150 for the jack and about $225 for the jack kits.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge.
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