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

Reported: September 30, 2015 Initiated: September 30, 2015 #15755

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa. Units affected: About 450.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 30, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15755.