Recall 18-719, published February 1, 2018
John Deere ZTrak™ riding mowers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Z375RThe model number and "John Deere" are printed on the front of the green and yellow colored riding lawn mowers.
Which products are included?
This recall involves John Deere model Z335M, Z345M, Z345R, Z355R, and Z375R residential ZTrak™ riding mowers. The model number and "John Deere" are printed on the front of the green and yellow colored riding lawn mowers. The serial number begins with 1GX and is printed on the rear frame of the machine near the engine. The serial numbers of the affected mowers are within the following range: Serial Number Ranges 1GX335MB+++080001 - 080545 1GX335MC+++080001 - 080020 1GXZ345B+++064067 - 064200 1GX345MB+++080001 - 081117 1GX345MC+++080001 - 080095 1GX345MD+++080001 - 080010 1GX345ME+++080002 - 080112 1GXZ345R+++064384 - 064764 1GX345RB+++080001 - 080491 1GX345RC+++080001 - 080020 1GX345RE+++080001 - 080064 1GXZ355R+++064088 - 064253 1GX355RB+++080001 - 080206 1GX355RC+++080001 - 080010 1GX375RF+++080001 - 080327 1GX375RG+++080001 - 080025 Note: The characters marked by '+' will vary.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The mower's blades can continue to rotate under power when the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration risk to the user or bystander.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
- Brand
- John Deere ZTrak riding
- Recall published
- February 1, 2018
- Category
- Power Tools
- Units
- About 3,700 (In addition, 18 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- John Deere dealers and on HomeDepot.com from August 2017 through December 2017 for between $2,600 and $3,500.
