CPSC2011-09-14
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.
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, except California, from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $1,500.
Affected count
About 5,200
Injuries reported
None
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
D100 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-Brake-Failure-Can-Cause-Loss-of-ControlDon't want to check this manually?
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