CPSCJuly 21, 2004

CPSC, Shivvers Manufacturing Announce Recall of Blower

CPSC, Shivvers Manufacturing Announce Recall of Blower Blades for the Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection Systems

Why was CPSC, Shivvers Manufacturing Announce Recall of Blower recalled?

The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The recalled blades can break because "slots" in the blade cause metal fatigue.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the Country Clipper Jazee Lawn Mowers with Grass Collection Systems with the recalled blades immediately. Call the Country Clipper dealer to make an appointment for free replacement of the recalled blades. Contact: Call Country Clipper toll-free at (800) 344-8237 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.countryclipper.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Country Clipper Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection System Blower Blades
Company
Shivvers Manufacturing, of Corydon, Iowa
Quantity
125 grass collection units
Sold at
The recalled blades were sold with grass collection units for Country Clipper Jazee Lawn Mowers nationwide, from September 2003 through May 14, 2004, for between $14 and $17 per blade.
Recall date
July 21, 2004
Incidents / injuries
Shivvers has received six reports of ends breaking off blades of the riding mowers. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Country Clipper riding mowers are red with black wheels and controls. The recalled blades have these model numbers: 629-306P, 629-307P, and 629-308P. The blades are black with two slots cut near the middle of the blade. The replacement blades do not have slots.

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