CPSC2021-08-19
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Hazard
Rear wheel spacer bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can cause the wheel to fall off during use. This can result in the tractor overturning, posing an injury hazard to the operator.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair of the wheel mounting bolts. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from December 2020 through June 2021 for between $30,000 and $56,000.
Affected count
About 200
Injuries reported
John Deere has received one report of a wheel falling off. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
John Deere compact utility tractors
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/2021/John-Deere-Recalls-Compact-Utility-Tractors-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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