Reported Jan 7, 2021
John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
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.
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 select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Frontier model rotary tillers
- Amount recalled
- About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200..
Why it was recalled
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.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported.
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