CPSC2013-08-14
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
The spring locking pins in the rollover protective system (ROPS) can break and cause the ROPs to fail in the event of a rollover. This presents a risk of serious injury or death to the operator.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the compact utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled compact utility tractors directly.
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from February 2013 through July 2013 for between $11,500 and $35,700.
Affected count
About 7,000
Injuries reported
John Deere received three reports of broken spring locking pins and identified two failed spring locking pins in the manufacturing assembly process. The firm has received no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
John Deere Compact Utility Tractors
Consumer contact
Deere and 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 then click on USA, then select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services and Support for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/John-Deere-Recalls-Compact-Utility-TractorsDon't want to check this manually?
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