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

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

Name of product: Riding lawn mowers

Units: About 450

Manufacturer: Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa

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.

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.

Recall date: September 30, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Country Clipper lawn mower dealerships nationwide from June 2015 to September 2015 for between $4,000 and $6,600.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: 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.

Recall number: 15-755