The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16765·Announced 2016-08-04

John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard

John Deere is recalling specific lawn and garden tractors because a safety system failure can cause laceration injuries to bystanders.

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 in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Deere & Company is recalling approximately 5,400 John Deere lawn and garden tractors in the United States, with an additional 166 units sold in Canada. The recall involves models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. These tractors were sold by John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $8,800 and $11,700.

The recall is due to a hazard where the reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail. The RIO system is designed to shut off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse. If the system fails, bystanders are at risk of laceration injuries. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

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 directly. For more information, consumers can contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 or visit www.deere.com and click on "Recall Information" under "Services & Support".

The recalled product

Product
Lawn and garden tractors
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn and Garden Tractors
Hazard
Affected units
5,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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