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CPSC, Deere & Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors

Reported: January 4, 2002 Initiated: January 4, 2002 #02517

Product Description

The tractors have a 38", 42" or 48" mower deck, a 13 to 16 horsepower engine, and are green with yellow trim. "John Deere" and the model number are printed on the hood of the tractor. This recall involves the following John Deere LT series lawn tractors: Model Serial Numbers LT 133A MOL133A133732-137051 LT 155B MOL155B132012-135678 LT 155C MOL155C125907-126632 LT 166E MOL166E126422-127231 LT 166F MOL166F125307-125410 LT 166G MOL166G125444-125606 LT 166J MOL166J125870-127202 Serial numbers are located on a plate in front of the seat.

Reason for Recall

The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact their nearest John Deere dealer to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.

Details

Units Affected
About 8,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Deere--Co-Announce-Recall-of-Lawn-Tractors

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The tractors have a 38", 42" or 48" mower deck, a 13 to 16 horsepower engine, and are green with yellow trim. "John Deere" and the model number are printed on the hood of the tractor. This recall involves the following John Deere LT series lawn tractors: Model Serial Numbers LT 133A MOL133A133732-137051 LT 155B MOL155B132012-135678 LT 155C MOL155C125907-126632 LT 166E MOL166E126422-127231 LT 166F MOL166F125307-125410 LT 166G MOL166G125444-125606 LT 166J MOL166J125870-127202 Serial numbers are located on a plate in front of the seat.. Recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.. Units affected: About 8,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact their nearest John Deere dealer to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 4, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02517.

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