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Consumer product recall

John Deere Lawn Tractors models D100, D110, D120, D130

Starting date:
September 29, 2011
Posting date:
September 29, 2011
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002663

Affected products

John Deere Lawn Tractors models D100, D110, D120, D130

Product description

This recall involves green lawn tractors with yellow seats and mower decks of various models and serial numbers. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. The serial number is located under the right rear fender.

The following Model D100, D110, D120, and D130 tractors, all with a 42-inch Edge™ Cutting System mower deck, are included in this recall.

Table of Recalled/Affected Products
Models Serial Numbers
D100 1GXD100A...BB050246 thru 1GXD100A...BB051508
1GXD100E...BB104567 thru 1GXD100E...BB114387
D110 1GXD110A...BB051350 thru 1GXD110A...BB054905
1GXD110C...BB010187 thru 1GXD110C...BB010413
1GXD110E...AB106157 thru 1GXD110E...AB106342
1GXD110E...BB106358 thru 1GXD110E...BB115481
D120 1GXD120A...BB101040 thru 1GXD120A...BB101642
1GXD120C...BB010026 thru 1GXD120C...BB010035
1GXD120E...BB101959 thru 1GXD120E...BB102750
D130 1GXD130A...BB050470 thru 1GXD130A...BB052004
1GXD130C...BB010122 thru 1GXD130C...BB010295
1GXD130E...BB104068 thru 1GXD130E...BB107782

Hazard identified

The hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard.

Neither Deere & Company nor Health Canada have received any reports of incidents or injuries related to these products.

Number sold

Approximately 1,592 of the recalled lawn tractors were sold in Canada at John Deere dealers, and Home Depot and Lowes stores nationwide.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from October 2010 to September 2011.

Place of origin

Manufactured in the United States.

Companies

Manufacturer
Deere & Company
Moline
Illinois
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the nearest John Deere dealer for a free hardware inspection and repair.

For more information, consumers may contact Deere & Company at 1-800-537-8233 or visit their website.