CPSC2019-04-02
John Deere Recalls Attachment Kits for Compact Utility Tractor Snow Blowers and Brooms Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Amerequip Corporation, of Kiel, Wis.
Hazard
The Attachment Kits are missing the product Operator's Manual which details proper attachment and use of the product, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Snow Blower or 52-inch Broom and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free copy of the Operator's Manual. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers of the recalled Attachment Kits. If an Attachment Kit did include an Operator's Manual, consumers can continue to use their Snow Blower or Broom.
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2017 through November 2018 for about $200.
Affected count
About 2,550
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Attachment Kits for John Deere Snow Blowers and 52-inch Brooms
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/2019/John-Deere-Recalls-Attachment-Kits-for-Compact-Utility-Tractor-Snow-Blowers-and-Brooms-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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