John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-08-04 · 16765
Hazards
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
Recall
Number
16765
Date
2016-08-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Lawn and garden tractors
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Retailer(s)
John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $8,800 and $11,700.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.