Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported October 27, 2010
Mowers Equipped with Foot Lift Option and Foot Lift Options Kits Recalled by John Deere Due to Injury Hazard
A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing a…
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Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled Z445 mowers with 54 inch high capacity deck and Z445 or Z465 Zero-Turn Mower with Premium… - a moderate-severity action.
Mowers Equipped with Foot Lift Option and Foot Lift Options Kits Recalled by John Deere D… was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in October 27, 2010. Reason: A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing…. Remedy: Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to mak…. Verify recall #11706 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing….
- Moderate
- severity level
- October 27, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11706 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #11706) was formally reported on October 27, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 6450 mowers with foot lift; 300 Premium Foot Lift Kits.
The documented reason for this recall is: A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the lift stop bracket removed from their machine. All John Deere tractor dealers were n… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
About 6450 mowers with foot lift; 300 Premium Foot Lift Kits
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
Z445 mowers with 54 inch high capacity deck and Z445 or Z465 Zero-Turn Mower with Premium Foot Lift features. The recalled mowers have the model number at the front of the foot platform and on the serial number tag under the seat. The recall includes the following models and serial numbers of units: Z445 Zero-Turn Mower with 54 High Capacity Deck M0Z445R060001 through M0Z445R062255 M0Z445R084127 through M0Z445R084153 M0Z445R080001 through M0Z445R083720 M0Z445R084155 through M0Z445R084168 M0Z445R083722 through M0Z445R084029 M0Z445R084170 through M0Z445R084192 M0Z445R084031 through M0Z445R084125 M0Z445R084241 through M0Z445R084244 BM22809 Premium Foot Lift Kit - This kit may have been installed on the units within the following serial number ranges: Z445 with 54C deck: M0Z445C060001 through M0Z445C067537 Z465 with 62C deck: M0Z465E080162 through M0Z465E080437M0Z465T060001 through M0Z465T061470 M0Z465T080001 through M0Z465T080161 M0Z465T080438 through M0Z465T082486
Reason for recall
A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.
Remedy, what to do
Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the lift stop bracket removed from their machine. All John Deere tractor dealers were notified of this recall and registered owners of the recalled mowes will be directly contacted by the firm.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11706 |
| Date reported | October 27, 2010 |
| Date initiated | October 27, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 6450 mowers with foot lift; 300 Premium Foot Lift Kits |
| 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
Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the lift stop bra…
- Check the recall number (11706) 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Z445 mowers with 54 inch high capacity deck and Z445 or Z465 Zero-Turn Mower with Premium Foot Lift features. The recalled mowers have the model number at the front of the foot platform and on the serial number tag under the seat. The recall includes the following models and serial numbers of units: Z445 Zero-Turn Mower with 54 High Capacity Deck M0Z445R060001 through M0Z445R062255 M0Z445R084127 through M0Z445R084153 M0Z445R080001 through M0Z445R083720 M0Z445R084155 through M0Z445R084168 M0Z445R083722 through M0Z445R084029 M0Z445R084170 through M0Z445R084192 M0Z445R084031 through M0Z445R084125 M0Z445R084241 through M0Z445R084244 BM22809 Premium Foot Lift Kit - This kit may have been installed on the units within the following serial number ranges: Z445 with 54C deck: M0Z445C060001 through M0Z445C067537 Z465 with 62C deck: M0Z465E080162 through M0Z465E080437M0Z465T060001 through M0Z465T061470 M0Z465T080001 through M0Z465T080161 M0Z465T080438 through M0Z465T082486. Recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.. Units affected: About 6450 mowers with foot lift; 300 Premium Foot Lift Kits.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.
What should consumers do? ▼
Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the lift stop bracket removed from their machine. All John Deere tractor dealers were notified of this recall and registered owners of the recalled mowes will be directly contacted by the firm.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 27, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11706.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (11706) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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