CPSC, Deere & Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-01-04 · 02517
Hazards
The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Recall
Number
02517
Date
2002-01-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
John Deere LT series Lawn Tractors
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Retailer(s)
The recalled lawn tractors were manufactured from December 2000 through January 2001 and sold by authorized John Deere dealers for about $2,700.
Description
The tractors have a 38", 42" or 48" mower deck, a 13 to 16 horsepower engine, and are green with yellow trim. "John Deere" and the model number are printed on the hood of the tractor. This recall involves the following John Deere LT series lawn tractors: Model Serial Numbers LT 133A MOL133A133732-137051 LT 155B MOL155B132012-135678 LT 155C MOL155C125907-126632 LT 166E MOL166E126422-127231 LT 166F MOL166F125307-125410 LT 166G MOL166G125444-125606 LT 166J MOL166J125870-127202 Serial numbers are located on a plate in front of the seat.