CPSC recall · Reported December 23, 2003
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors
An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected mo…
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tra….
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in December 23, 2003. Reason: An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer fo…. Verify recall #04527 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning ….
- None
- agency class
- 2K units
- affected scope
- December 23, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04527 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor frame: Model Serial Range 4210 CUT with HST LV4210H220677 through LV4210H221025 4310 CUT with HST LV4310H232267 through LV4310H233638 4410 CUT with HST LV4410H241367 through LV4410H241821 4610 CUT with HST LV4610H260774 through LV4610H260906 4710 CUT with HST LV4710H270806 through LV4710H27128
Reason for recall
An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04527 |
| Date reported | December 23, 2003 |
| Date initiated | December 23, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 1,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (04527) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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