CPSC2015-08-04
John Deere Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Crash Hazard
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 1,700 (in addition, 370 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
John Deere lawn tractors
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/John-Deere-Recalls-Riding-Lawn-TractorsDon't want to check this manually?
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