CPSC2021-01-07
John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
Some PTO drivelines were assembled without a specified safety sign. The safety sign explains the associated hazards and that an operator or bystander can become entangled if there is contact with the driveline.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rotary tillers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.
Affected count
About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Frontier model rotary tillers
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/2021/John-Deere-Recalls-Frontier-Rotary-Tillers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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