The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18745·Announced 2018-05-24

John Deere Recalls 120R Compact Utility Loaders Due to Missing Ballast Information

John Deere is recalling 120R compact utility loaders because the operator's manual lacks proper ballast information, creating an instability and injury 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 (instability leading to injury) where no injuries have yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Deere & Company is recalling John Deere model 120R compact utility tractor loaders. The recall involves approximately 11,500 units sold in the United States and about 1,300 units sold in Canada. These loaders attach to John Deere model 2025R tractors and are mostly green with yellow accents.

The recall is due to a missing safety instruction: information about the proper ballast when the loader is attached to the tractor is missing from the operator's manual. If the tractor is improperly ballasted, it can become unstable, creating a risk of injury to the operator or bystanders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The loaders were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2017 through September 2017 for about $3,600. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loaders and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free correction of the operator's manual. John Deere is also contacting all known purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
John Deere 120R compact utility tractor loaders
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Agricultural Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
11,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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