John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced August 4, 2016 CPSC #16765

Quick answer

John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #16765, announced on August 4, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm's website. The lawn and garden tractors have "John Deere" printed on the side and are green and yellow with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the right side, below the foot rest. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a john deere dealer for a free repair. john deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.. Affected brand: Deere & Company.

Hazard

This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm's website. The lawn and garden tractors have "John Deere" printed on the side and are green and yellow with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the right side, below the foot rest.

Affected products

Lawn and garden tractors

Recalled brands

Deere & Company

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.

Recall date

August 4, 2016

Categories

Garden Tractors and Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16765?

CPSC recall #16765 covers John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 4, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm's website. The lawn and garden tractors have "John Deere" printed on the side and are green and yellow with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the right side, below the foot rest.

What is the remedy for recall #16765?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16765 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a john deere dealer for a free repair. john deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors 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 Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (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-Lawn-and-Garden-Tractors. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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