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John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)

Reported: December 22, 2015 Initiated: December 22, 2015 #16717

Product Description

This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.

Reason for Recall

A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 150
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/John-Deere-Recalls-Zero-Turn-Lawn-Mowers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.. Recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.. Units affected: About 150.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 22, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16717.

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