CPSC recall 06-577, announced August 29, 2006, covers John Deere X300 Select Series Lawn Tractors (about 16,000 units). A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. The notice reports no incidents. The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Recall contact: call (800) 537-8233, or go to www.deere.com.
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.
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.
The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame, which is located just above the front wheel axle on the right side of the tractor.
Which products are included?
These John Deere X300 Select Series lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame, which is located just above the front wheel axle on the right side of the tractor. Model Serial Number Ranges X300 M0X300A012380 - 012875 X300 M0X300C020339 - 024949 X300 M0X300D011842 - 012375 X304 M0X304A013047 - 013964 X320 M0X320A017344 - 020858 X324 M0X324A012658 - 013220 X340 M0X340A012667 - 013498
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. Consumers could suffer injuries from contact with operating blades.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- John Deere
- Manufacturer
- Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 06-577
- Units
- About 16,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for between $2,800 and $5,000.
John Deere X300 Select Series Lawn Tractors
CPSC product type: Tractors
Recall contact information
For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Contact Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the John Deere Web site at www.deere.com
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