John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced December 22, 2015 CPSC #16717

Quick answer

John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #16717, announced on December 22, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a john deere dealer for a free repair. after identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, john deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.. Affected brand: Deere & Company.

Hazard

This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.

Affected products

John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers

Recalled brands

Deere & Company

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.

Recall date

December 22, 2015

Categories

Riding Lawn Mowers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16717?

CPSC recall #16717 covers John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 22, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.

What is the remedy for recall #16717?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16717 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a john deere dealer for a free repair. after identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, john deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/John-Deere-Recalls-Zero-Turn-Lawn-Mowers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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