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CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2018

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due To Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

The brakes can fail, posing crash and injury hazards.

Recall #
18718
Affected scope
About 600 (In addition, 5 were sold in Canada)
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Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled This recall involves John Deere model 2025R compact utility tractors. They are green and ….

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due To Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in January 31, 2018. Reason: The brakes can fail, posing crash and injury hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authoriz…. Verify recall #18718 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The brakes can fail, posing crash and injury hazards..

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January 31, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18718 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 model 2025R compact utility tractors. They are green and yellow with "John Deere" and the model number located on the hood. The serial number is located on the right side of the frame by the front right tire. The serial numbers of the affected tractors are within the following range: 1LV2025R×HJ100101 - 101005.

Reason for recall

The brakes can fail, posing crash and injury hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled tractors directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 18718
Date reported January 31, 2018
Date initiated January 31, 2018
Recalling firm Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Affected scope About 600 (In addition, 5 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 compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. …

  • Check the recall number (18718) 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?
This recall involves John Deere model 2025R compact utility tractors. They are green and yellow with "John Deere" and the model number located on the hood. The serial number is located on the right side of the frame by the front right tire. The serial numbers of the affected tractors are within the following range: 1LV2025R×HJ100101 - 101005.. Recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.. Units affected: About 600 (In addition, 5 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The brakes can fail, posing crash and injury hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled tractors directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 31, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18718.
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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