John Deere Recalls Snow Blower and Broom Attachment Kits for Missing Manuals
John Deere is recalling about 2,550 snow blower and broom attachment kits because they are missing the Operator's Manual, which poses an injury 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 risk-of-harm product (missing safety manual) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
John Deere is recalling Attachment Kits for John Deere Snow Blowers and 52-inch Brooms used with model 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors. The recall involves approximately 2,550 units sold nationwide from August 2017 through November 2018 for about $200. The kits are identified by labels with BLV10793 or BLV10794 printed on the box.
The hazard exists because the Attachment Kits are missing the product Operator's Manual, which details proper attachment and use of the product. This omission poses an injury hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers should immediately stop using their John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Snow Blower or 52-inch Broom and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free copy of the Operator's Manual. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers of the recalled Attachment Kits. If an Attachment Kit did include an Operator's Manual, consumers can continue to use their Snow Blower or Broom.
The recalled product
- Product
- Attachment Kits for John Deere Snow Blowers and 52-inch Brooms
- Manufacturer
- Amerequip Corporation, of Kiel, Wis.
- Affected units
- 2,550
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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