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John Deere Recalls Attachment Kits for Compact Utility Tractor Snow Blowers and Brooms Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: April 2, 2019 Initiated: April 2, 2019 #19732

Product Description

This recall involves Attachment Kits for John Deere Snow Blowers and 52-inch Brooms that are used with model 1023E, 1025R and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors. The John Deere snow blower and broom Attachment Kits were sold separately and have a label with BLV10793 or BLV10794 printed on the box.

Reason for Recall

The Attachment Kits are missing the product Operator's Manual which details proper attachment and use of the product, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using their John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Snow Blower or 52-inch Broom and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free copy of the Operator's Manual. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers of the recalled Attachment Kits. If an Attachment Kit did include an Operator's Manual, consumers can continue to use their Snow Blower or Broom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Attachment Kits for John Deere Snow Blowers and 52-inch Brooms that are used with model 1023E, 1025R and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors. The John Deere snow blower and broom Attachment Kits were sold separately and have a label with BLV10793 or BLV10794 printed on the box.. Recalled by Amerequip Corporation, of Kiel, Wis.. Units affected: About 2,550.
Why was this product recalled?
The Attachment Kits are missing the product Operator's Manual which details proper attachment and use of the product, posing an injury hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using their John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Snow Blower or 52-inch Broom and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free copy of the Operator's Manual. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers of the recalled Attachment Kits. If an Attachment Kit did include an Operator's Manual, consumers can continue to use their Snow Blower or Broom.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 2, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19732.