John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-12-22). Hazards: fire, laceration. Models: Z445, Z645, Z655, Z665. About 150 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16717 |
| Published | 2015-12-22 |
| Last updated | 2015-12-22 |
| Product category | Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Products | John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers |
| Firm named in the title | John Deere |
| Firms | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 150 |
| Model numbers | Z445, Z645, Z655, Z665 |
| Hazard classes | fire, laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | John Deere independent dealers nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015 for between $4,800 and $6,500. |
Description
This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.
Hazard
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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