Shivvers Recalls Country Clipper Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15755 · Sep 30, 2015 · Shivvers
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15755
- Date
- Sep 30, 2015
- Company
- Shivvers
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- Riding lawn mowers
- Product type
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Edge, Edge XLT and Wrangler lawn mowers. The red riding lawn mowers have a gray seat with a foam cushion, black arm rests and either black or gray joystick or twin lever steering. "Country Clipper" and the model name appear in black letters on the front under the seat and on the sides of the lawn mower. Recalled Country Clipper model numbers are as follows. The model number is located on a silver metal plate on the mower's side rail. Edge Edge XLT Wrangler 2348KOJ-410 2448KAJ-455 1841KAJ-140 2452KAJ-410 2452KAJ-455 2348KOJ-140 2652KOJ-410 1452KAT-455 2352KOJ-140 21548KAJ-410 2460KAJ-455 21548KAJ-140 2460KAT-455 21552KAJ-140 2648KOJ-455 2652KOJ-455 2660KOZJ-455
What can happen
The gas cap threads do not align with threads of the fuel tanks opening, which can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the lawn mowers and contact a Country Clipper Dealer to schedule a free repair. Shivvers is contacting owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Country Clipper lawn mower dealerships nationwide from June 2015 to September 2015 for between $4,000 and $6,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled riding lawn mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lawn mowers and contact a Country Clipper Dealer to schedule a free repair. Shivvers is contacting owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
What is the hazard?
The gas cap threads do not align with threads of the fuel tanks opening, which can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
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.