Recall #16-717 · Published December 22, 2015

John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers

John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers from John Deere zero-turn lawn on December 22, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.

John Deere zero-turn lawn mower
John Deere zero-turn lawn mower
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Affected model numbers

Z445Z645Z655Z665
Additional identifying details

The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest.

Why it was recalled

A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Recall number
16-717
Units
About 150
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
John Deere independent dealers nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015 for between $4,800 and $6,500.

John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers

CPSC product type: Riding Lawn Mowers

Recall contact information

Deere and Company at (800) 537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or online at www.deere.com then click on USA, then select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.

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