John Deere Riding Lawn Tractors recall: Crash Hazard
John Deere Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Crash Hazard
Why was John Deere Riding Lawn Tractors recalled?
The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn tractors directly. Contact: Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or online at www.deere.com and select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.
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 lawn tractors
- Company
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 1,700 (in addition, 370 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Home Depot, Lowe's and other John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2015 through August 2015 for between $1,700 and $2,700.
- Recall date
- August 4, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves John Deere models D110, D125, D130, D140, D155, D160 and D170 lawn tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1GXD. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The model number is printed on the bottom left and right of the hood in yellow. The brand name is printed on top left and right of the hood in black. The serial number is located on the left side of tractor, under the fender, above the left rear tire.