CPSC recall · Reported November 24, 2004
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
Deere & Company of Moline, Il recalled The recalled lawn mowers are green with yellow trim and have either GX85 or SX 85 on the ….
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers was recalled by Deere & Company of Moline, Il in November 24, 2004. Reason: The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.. Remedy: The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Consumer…. Verify recall #05517 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company of Moline, Il issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries..
- None
- agency class
- 4K units
- affected scope
- November 24, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05517 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.
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Product description
The recalled lawn mowers are green with yellow trim and have either GX85 or SX 85 on the side of the riding mower and a John Deere symbol on the front end and involve the following machines: Model Serial Numbers GX85 MOGX85X145887 through 149328 SX85 MOSX85X125374 through 126508
Reason for recall
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
Remedy, what to do
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. 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 | 05517 |
| Date reported | November 24, 2004 |
| Date initiated | November 24, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company of Moline, Il |
| Affected scope | 4,400 |
| 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
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immed…
- Check the recall number (05517) 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
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