Country Clipper has recalled roughly 1,650 riding mowers in the U.S. and 261 in Canada. This recall involves model year 2012, 2013 and 2014 models. The recalled mowers are equipped with 27-horsepower Kohler Command CV740 or Kohler Courage SV740 twin-cylinder engines. The recalled mowers are steered by either a joystick or two steering arms. The recalled mowers were manufactured from October 2011 to May 2014 and include the model names Challenger, Charger, Edge, Jazee, Jazee Pro and Jazee Pro DLX. Visit the CPSC website for a complete listing of model numbers and years that have been recalled.
Reason for recall. The ignition module can fail to ground, resulting in overheating and melting, posing a fire hazard.
These mowers were sold at Country Clipper dealers nationwide from October 2011 to May 2014 for between $5,300 and $9,500.
The manufacturer of Country Clipper mowers is Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, IA. Shivvers has received reports of four ignition modules overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact a Country Clipper dealer to schedule a free repair.
