The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18719·Announced 2018-02-01

John Deere Recalls ZTrak Riding Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

John Deere is recalling about 3,700 ZTrak riding mowers because the blades can rotate while the operator is off the seat, posing a laceration risk.

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) 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 3,700 John Deere ZTrak residential riding mowers in the United States, with an additional 18 units sold in Canada. The affected models are Z335M, Z345M, Z345R, Z355R, and Z375R. These mowers were sold through John Deere dealers and on HomeDepot.com from August 2017 through December 2017 for between $2,600 and $3,500.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard where the mower's blades can continue to rotate under power when the operator leaves the seat. This poses a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should stop using the recalled riding mowers immediately. They should contact an authorized John Deere dealer to arrange a free repair. John Deere is also contacting purchasers of the recalled lawn mowers directly. For more information, consumers can call Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 or visit www.deere.com.

The recalled product

Product
John Deere ZTrak™ riding mowers
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard
Affected units
3,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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