Recall #18-719 · Published February 1, 2018

John Deere ZTrak™ riding mowers

John Deere Recalls ZTrak Riding Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for John Deere ZTrak™ riding mowers from John Deere ZTrak™ riding on February 1, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: 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.

John Deere Residential ZTrak™ Mower
John Deere Residential ZTrak™ Mower
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Affected model numbers

Z335MZ345MZ345RZ355RZ375R
Additional identifying details

The model number and "John Deere" are printed on the front of the green and yellow colored riding lawn mowers.

Why 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.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Recall number
18-719
Units
About 3,700 (In addition, 18 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
John Deere dealers and on HomeDepot.com from August 2017 through December 2017 for between $2,600 and $3,500.
Distributor
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

John Deere ZTrak™ riding mowers

Recall contact information

Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or online at www.deere.com and click on Product Recall Information on the drop-menu under Services & Support for more information. ?

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