CPSC recall 19-778, announced September 4, 2019, covers Frontier FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072 grooming mowers (about 730 units). Incorrect assembly of the mower's drivelines can prevent the safety shield from spinning independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. 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.
A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available at: www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierMowerRecall.
Which products are included?
This recall involves John Deere's Frontier-branded grooming mowers for use with compact utility tractors. "Frontier" and model FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060 or GM3072 are printed on the mower. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available at: www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierMowerRecall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Frontier
- Manufacturer
- Manufactured for Frontier, a brand name of Deere & Company, by Woods Equipment Company of Oregon, Ill.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 19-778
- Units
- About 730 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2018 through May 2019 for between $3,100 and $16,700.
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 Recalls under the Parts & Service drop-down menu for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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