CPSC recall · Reported December 22, 2015
John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with s….
John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Re… was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in December 22, 2015. Reason: A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact …. Verify recall #16717 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- December 22, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16717 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 Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.
Reason for recall
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16717 |
| Date reported | December 22, 2015 |
| Date initiated | December 22, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 150 |
| 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 immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. A…
- Check the recall number (16717) 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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