CPSC2016-08-04
John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.
Sold at
John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $8,800 and $11,700.
Affected count
About 5,400 (in addition, 166 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Lawn and garden 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 click on "Recall Information" on the drop-down menu under "Services & Support" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/John-Deere-Recalls-Lawn-and-Garden-TractorsDon't want to check this manually?
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