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John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC · 16765 · published 2016-08-04

CPSC campaign 16765

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.

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Lawn and garden tractors

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