CPSC2011-09-14
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
Hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
Sold at
John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $1,500 and $2,000.
Affected count
About 15,500
Injuries reported
None
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Lawn Tractors
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.johndeere.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/John-Deere-Recalls-Lawn-Tractors-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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