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

Is my product affected?

Riding lawn mowers

• Brand Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Shivvers is recalling Edge, Edge XLT, and Wrangler model Country Clipper riding lawn mowers because the gas cap threads do not properly align with the fuel tank opening threads, which can allow fuel to leak and create a fire hazard. The recalled lawn mowers are red with gray seats featuring foam cushions, black armrests, and black or gray joystick or twin lever steering. The model numbers affected include various Edge, Edge XLT, and Wrangler models, which can be identified on a silver metal plate on the mower's side rail.

Consumers who own a recalled lawn mower should immediately stop using it and contact a Country Clipper Dealer to schedule a free repair. Shivvers is contacting owners of the recalled mowers directly.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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