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

Recalled July 21, 2004 · CPSC recall 04568 · Shivvers

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

125 grass collection units

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.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Country Clipper Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection System Blower Blades

Manufacturer(s)

Shivvers Manufacturing, of Corydon, Iowa

Retailers

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.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →