CPSC2006-08-29
Deere & Company Recalls Lawn Tractors, Blade Could Operate While Mower Unattended
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. Consumers could suffer injuries from contact with operating blades.
Remedy
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for between $2,800 and $5,000.
Affected count
About 16,000
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
John Deere X300 Select Series Lawn Tractors
Consumer contact
For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Contact Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the John Deere Web site at www.deere.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Deere--Company-Recalls-Lawn-Tractors-Blade-Could-Operate-While-Mower-UnattendedDon't want to check this manually?
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