CPSC recall · Reported February 1, 2018
John Deere Recalls ZTrak Riding Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
The mower's blades can continue to rotate under power when the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration risk to the user or bystander.
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled This recall involves John Deere model Z335M, Z345M, Z345R, Z355R, and Z375R residential Z….
John Deere Recalls ZTrak Riding Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in February 1, 2018. Reason: The mower's blades can continue to rotate under power when the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact an authorized John Dee…. Verify recall #18719 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The mower's blades can continue to rotate under power when the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration ….
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- February 1, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18719 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 Z335M, Z345M, Z345R, Z355R, and Z375R residential ZTrak™ riding mowers. The model number and "John Deere" are printed on the front of the green and yellow colored riding lawn mowers. The serial number begins with 1GX and is printed on the rear frame of the machine near the engine. The serial numbers of the affected mowers are within the following range: Serial Number Ranges 1GX335MB+++080001 - 080545 1GX335MC+++080001 - 080020 1GXZ345B+++064067 - 064200 1GX345MB+++080001 - 081117 1GX345MC+++080001 - 080095 1GX345MD+++080001 - 080010 1GX345ME+++080002 - 080112 1GXZ345R+++064384 - 064764 1GX345RB+++080001 - 080491 1GX345RC+++080001 - 080020 1GX345RE+++080001 - 080064 1GXZ355R+++064088 - 064253 1GX355RB+++080001 - 080206 1GX355RC+++080001 - 080010 1GX375RF+++080001 - 080327 1GX375RG+++080001 - 080025 Note: The characters marked by '+' will vary.
Reason for recall
The mower's blades can continue to rotate under power when the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration risk to the user or bystander.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers 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 | 18719 |
| Date reported | February 1, 2018 |
| Date initiated | February 1, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 3,700 (In addition, 18 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 riding mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere …
- Check the recall number (18719) 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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