Safety regulator, Shivvers Manufacturing Announce Recall of Blower Blades for the Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection Systems
Recall 04568 · Jul 21, 2004 · Shivvers Manufacturing
125
units affected
125
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04568
- Date
- Jul 21, 2004
- Company
- Shivvers Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 125
- Product
- Country Clipper Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection System Blower Blades
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The Country Clipper riding mowers are red with black wheels and controls. The recalled blades have these model numbers: 629-306P, 629-307P, and 629-308P. The blades are black with two slots cut near the middle of the blade. The replacement blades do not have slots.
What can happen
The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The recalled blades can break because "slots" in the blade cause metal fatigue.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the Country Clipper Jazee Lawn Mowers with Grass Collection Systems with the recalled blades immediately. Call the Country Clipper dealer to make an appointment for free replacement of the recalled blades.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Shivvers has received six reports of ends breaking off blades of the riding mowers. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
- Sold at
- The recalled blades were sold with grass collection units for Country Clipper Jazee Lawn Mowers nationwide, from September 2003 through May 14, 2004, for between $14 and $17 per blade.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled country clipper jazee and jazee one grass collection system blower blades?
Consumers should stop using the Country Clipper Jazee Lawn Mowers with Grass Collection Systems with the recalled blades immediately. Call the Country Clipper dealer to make an appointment for free replacement of the recalled blades.
What is the hazard?
The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The recalled blades can break because "slots" in the blade cause metal fatigue.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.