CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 16765
Lawn and garden tractors
Published August 8, 2016 · Recall initiated: August 4, 2016
What's the 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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
- Manufacturer
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
- Distributor
- John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $8,800 and $11,700.
- Country
- US
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