Recall #19-778 · Published September 4, 2019
Frontier FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072 grooming mowers
CPSC published a recall notice for Frontier FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072 grooming mowers from Frontier FM3012 on September 4, 2019. CPSC identifies this hazard: Incorrect assembly of the mower's drivelines can prevent the safety shield from spinning independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Why it was recalled
Incorrect assembly of the mower's drivelines can prevent the safety shield from spinning independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
- Brand
- Frontier FM3012
- Recall published
- September 4, 2019
- Units
- About 730 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2018 through May 2019 for between $3,100 and $16,700.