CPSC recall · Reported August 4, 2015
John Deere Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Crash Hazard
The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled This recall involves John Deere models D110, D125, D130, D140, D155, D160 and D170 lawn t….
John Deere Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Crash Hazard was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in August 4, 2015. Reason: The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or deat…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact a John Dee…. Verify recall #15205 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or deat….
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- August 4, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15205 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
This recall involves John Deere models D110, D125, D130, D140, D155, D160 and D170 lawn tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1GXD. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The model number is printed on the bottom left and right of the hood in yellow. The brand name is printed on top left and right of the hood in black. The serial number is located on the left side of tractor, under the fender, above the left rear tire.
Reason for recall
The brake arm on the lawn tractor can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is also contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn tractors directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15205 |
| Date reported | August 4, 2015 |
| Date initiated | August 4, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 1,700 (in addition, 370 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere …
- Check the recall number (15205) 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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