Reported Aug 4, 2016
John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.
Firm 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 "Recall Information" on the drop-down menu under "Services & Support" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Lawn and garden tractors
- Amount recalled
- About 5,400 (in addition, 166 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $8,800 and $11,700..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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