John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-01-07). Hazards: strangulation, injury. Models: RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181…. About 1,740 units in the US and 140 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21717 |
| Published | 2021-01-07 |
| Last updated | 2021-01-07 |
| Products | Frontier model rotary tillers |
| Firm named in the title | John Deere |
| Firms | Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 1,740 |
| Units (Canada) | 140 |
| Model numbers | RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181, RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, RT3049R, RT3062, RT3062R |
| Hazard classes | strangulation, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200. |
Description
This recall involves John Deere's Frontier-branded rotary tillers for use with compact utility tractors. "Frontier" and model RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181, RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, RT3049R, RT3062, or RT3062R are printed on the back of the tiller. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available at: www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierTillerRecall.
Hazard
Some PTO drivelines were assembled without a specified safety sign. The safety sign explains the associated hazards and that an operator or bystander can become entangled if there is contact with the driveline.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rotary tillers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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