CPSC recall · Reported September 26, 2008
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse 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…
Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa recalled The recalled jacks are used for lifting the lawn mower during service or maintenance. Two….
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse Hazard was recalled by Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa in September 26, 2008. Reason: The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local servic…. Verify recall #08611 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa issued this CPSC recall-The jack lifts can have threads stripping or the nuts breaking, resulting in the shaft slipping and the mower….
- None
- agency class
- September 26, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08611 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at no charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08611 |
| Date reported | September 26, 2008 |
| Date initiated | September 26, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa |
| Affected scope | About 450 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jacks and contact their local service dealer to have their jacks replaced at…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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