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Why it was recalled
The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Deere has received 91 reports of fuel tanks cracking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact their nearest John Deere dealer to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Deere & Company
- Manufacturer
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
- Recall number
- 02-517
- Units
- About 8,000
- Sold at / sales period
- The recalled lawn tractors were manufactured from December 2000 through January 2001 and sold by authorized John Deere dealers for about $2,700.
John Deere LT series Lawn Tractors
CPSC product type: Tractors
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Deere at (800) 537-8233 (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) or go the firm's web site at www.deere.com
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