John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 150)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
- Reason for Recall:
- A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
- 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.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 150)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 16717
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