Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard
Recall 08611 · Sep 26, 2008 · Shivvers Manufacturing
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08611
- Date
- Sep 26, 2008
- Company
- Shivvers Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- Jack Lift Tools and Kits
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Shivvers has received five reports of jack lift failures and 37 warranty claims for replacement parts.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jack lift tools and kits?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge.
What is the 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.
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.