The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16717·Announced 2015-12-22

John Deere Recalls Zero-Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Risk

John Deere is recalling about 150 zero-turn lawn mowers because a fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, posing a fire 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 fire hazard on a risk-of-harm product where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Deere & Company is recalling approximately 150 John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers, including models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665. The affected units have serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ and were manufactured between August 10, 2015, and September 9, 2015. These mowers were sold nationwide through John Deere independent dealers from August 2015 through November 2015 for between $4,800 and $6,500.

The recall is being issued because a fuel hose could have been cut during the manufacturing process. This defect allows fuel to leak, which creates a fire hazard. John Deere identified four reports of cut fuel hoses during manufacturing and is directly contacting all registered owners of the recalled units. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers. They should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. For more information, consumers can call Deere and Company at (800) 537-8233 or visit the company's website to select Product Recall Information under Services & Support.

The recalled product

Product
John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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