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CPSCRecalled Dec 22, 2015 · #16717

John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)

Hazard

A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.

Product details

Product
John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers
Type
Riding Lawn Mowers
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Model numbers
Z445, Z645, Z655, Z665, 1GXZ, 2015
UPCs
Sold at
John Deere independent dealers nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015 for between $4,800 and $6,500.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.

View the official CPSC notice