CPSC2016-09-02
John Deere Recalls Tractor Backhoe Attachments Due to Crushing Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
The mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator, posing a crushing hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled backhoe attachments and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners directly.
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2016 through June 2016 for about $10,700.
Affected count
About 50
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Backhoe attachments for compact utility 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 "Services & Support" at the top of the page and then on "Recall Information" on the left side of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/John-Deere-Recalls-Tractor-Backhoe-AttachmentsDon't want to check this manually?
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