# John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-08-04 · 16765 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16765
- **Date:** 2016-08-04
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Lawn and garden tractors

## 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.

## Remedies

Repair

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/John-Deere-Recalls-Lawn-and-Garden-Tractors)
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