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CPSCRecalled Nov 24, 2004 · #05517

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers

Hazard

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Description

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

Product details

Product
John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers
Type
Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Manufacturer
Deere & Company of Moline, IL
Model numbers
GX85, MOGX85X145887, 149328, SX85, MOSX85X125374, 126508
UPCs
Sold at
Authorized John Deere dealers in the United States and Canada, from November 2003 through July 2004, for between $2,000 and $2,400.
Made in
United States

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice