The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16772·Announced 2016-09-02

John Deere Recalls Backhoe Attachments Due to Crushing Hazard

John Deere is recalling about 50 model 485A backhoe attachments because mounting hardware could loosen, causing the frame to rotate and crush the operator.

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 (crushing hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Deere & Company is recalling about 50 John Deere model 485A backhoe attachments for compact utility tractors. The recall involves specific tractor models including the 4044M, 4044R, 4049M, 4049R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M, and 4066R. The affected attachments are green with the John Deere logo and have the model number 485A printed on both sides.

The recall is being issued because the mounting hardware could loosen, causing the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator. This poses a crushing hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The attachments were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2016 through June 2016 for about $10,700. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled attachments and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting all registered owners directly.

The recalled product

Product
Backhoe attachments for compact utility tractors
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Tractor Attachments
Hazard
Affected units
50

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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