Lawn and garden tractors
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. [Learn More]
About 5,400 (in addition, 166 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
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Lawn and garden tractors Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 08/04/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7823 |
| Recall Number | 16765 |
| Product Type | Garden Tractors |
| Hazard | 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. |
| Injuries | None reported |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or online at www.deere.com and click on “Recall Information” on the drop-down menu under “Services & Support” for more information. |
| Last Updated | 08/08/2016 |
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