The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11325·Announced 2011-09-14

John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard

John Deere is recalling about 15,500 lawn tractors because hardware holding the mower blade brake assemblies can break, posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. is recalling about 15,500 John Deere lawn tractors. The recalled models are D100, D110, D120, and D130, all equipped with a 42-inch Edge Cutting System mower deck. These tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks.

The recall is due to a hazard where hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This failure can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard. The company has reported no injuries associated with this defect.

The affected tractors were sold at John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $1,500 and $2,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact Deere & Company for a free hardware inspection and repair. For more information, consumers can call (800) 537-8233 or visit www.johndeere.com.

The recalled product

Product
Lawn Tractors
Manufacturer
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Tractors
Hazard
Affected units
15,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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