CPSCDecember 23, 2003

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors

Why was CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact recalled?

An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. Contact: For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center on (800) 537-8233, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 6:00 pm (Eastern Time), Saturday, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, or at the John Deere website at www.johndeere.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
John Deere 4000 Ten Series Compact Utility Tractors
Company
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Quantity
1,700
Sold at
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide and in Canada, from April 2001 to August 2003, for between $18,000 and $27,000.
Recall date
December 23, 2003
Incidents / injuries
John Deere is aware of several failures of the transmission, with no reported injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor frame: Model Serial Range 4210 CUT with HST LV4210H220677 through LV4210H221025 4310 CUT with HST LV4310H232267 through LV4310H233638 4410 CUT with HST LV4410H241367 through LV4410H241821 4610 CUT with HST LV4610H260774 through LV4610H260906 4710 CUT with HST LV4710H270806 through LV4710H27128

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