CPSC2018-05-24
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Loaders Due To Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
Information about the proper ballast when the loader is attached to a John Deere model 2025R tractor is missing from the operator's manual. If improperly ballasted, the tractor can be unstable and create a risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loaders and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free correction of the operator's manual. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers of the recalled loaders directly.
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2017 through September 2017 for about $3,600.
Affected count
About 11,500 (in addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
John Deere 120R compact utility tractor loaders
Consumer contact
Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.deere.com and click on “Product Recall Information” on the drop-down menu under “Services & Support” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/John-Deere-Recalls-Compact-Utility-Loaders-Due-To-Injury-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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