CPSC recall 05-517, announced November 24, 2004, covers John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers (4,400 units). The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries. The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Recall contact: call (800) 537-8233, or go to www.johndeere.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled lawn mowers are green with yellow trim and have either GX85 or SX 85 on the side of the riding mower and a John Deere symbol on the front end and involve the following machines: Model Serial Numbers GX85 MOGX85X145887 through 149328 SX85 MOSX85X125374 through 126508
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
Incidents and injuries
John Deere is aware of 37 instances of replacement of the fuel tank under warranty. There have been no reports of fires, injuries or property damage.
Official remedy
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- John Deere
- Manufacturer
- Deere & Company of Moline, IL
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 05-517
- Units
- 4,400
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized John Deere dealers in the United States and Canada, from November 2003 through July 2004, for between $2,000 and $2,400.
John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ET Saturday or at the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com
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