CPSC recall · Reported May 24, 2018
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Loaders Due To Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Information about the proper ballast when the loader is attached to a John Deere model 2025R tractor is missing from the operator's manual. If improperly ballasted, the tractor ca…
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. recalled This recall involves John Deere model 120R loaders that attach to 2025R tractors. The rec….
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Loaders Due To Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. in May 24, 2018. Reason: Information about the proper ballast when the loader is attached to a John Deere model 2025R tractor is missi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loaders and contact an authorized Jo…. Verify recall #18745 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Information about the proper ballast when the loader is attached to a John Deere model 2025R tractor is missi….
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- agency class
- May 24, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18745 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.
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Product description
This recall involves John Deere model 120R loaders that attach to 2025R tractors. The recalled loaders are mostly green with yellow accents. The model number 120R is located on both sides of the loader. The serial number is located on the inside of the left boom arm of the loader. A list of serial numbers included in this recall is available at www.JohnDeere.com/120R-Loader-OM-Recall
Reason for recall
Information about the proper ballast when the loader is attached to a John Deere model 2025R tractor is missing from the operator's manual. If improperly ballasted, the tractor can be unstable and create a risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loaders and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free correction of the operator's manual. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers of the recalled loaders directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18745 |
| Date reported | May 24, 2018 |
| Date initiated | May 24, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 11,500 (in addition, about 1,300 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 immediately stop using the recalled loaders and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free correction of…
- Check the recall number (18745) 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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