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John Deere EZtrak Zero Turn Lawn Mowers with Foot Lift and Zero Turn Mowers with Premium Foot Lift Kit

Published October 27, 2010

Summary

CPSC records recall 11706, published October 27, 2010. Recalling firm: Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.; Reported units: About 6450 mowers with foot lift; 300 Premium Foot Lift Kits.

What's the hazard

A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.

What to do

Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the lift stop bracket removed from their machine. All John Deere tractor dealers were notified of this recall and registered owners of the recalled mowes will be directly contacted by the firm.

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Recall details

Brand
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Distributor
All John Deere dealers in the U.S. with the exception of California. The Z445 Zero-Turn Mower with 54 High Capacity Deck sold from January 2009 to September 2010 for approximately of $5,300; and the BM22809 Premium Foot Lift Kit sold from February 2009 to September 2010 for approximately $80.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was John Deere EZtrak Zero Turn Lawn Mowers with Foot Lift and Zero Turn Mowers with Premium Foot Lift Kit recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 11706 on October 27, 2010. Reported hazard: A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.

What should I do if I have this product?

Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the lift stop bracket removed from their machine. All John Deere tractor dealers were notified of this recall and registered owners of the recalled mowes will be directly contacted by the firm.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)