Recall #15-755 · Published September 30, 2015

Riding lawn mowers

Shivvers Recalls Country Clipper Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Riding lawn mowers from Riding lawn on September 30, 2015. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

The model number is located on a silver metal plate on the mower's side rail.

Why it was recalled

The gas cap threads do not align with threads of the fuel tanks opening, which can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa
Recall number
15-755
Units
About 450
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Country Clipper lawn mower dealerships nationwide from June 2015 to September 2015 for between $4,000 and $6,600.

Riding lawn mowers

CPSC product type: Riding Lawn Mowers

Recall contact information

Country Clipper at 800-344-8237 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.countryclipper.com and click on "Recall" on the left side of the page for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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