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CPSCRecalled Jan 7, 2021 · #21717

John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Hazard

Some PTO drivelines were assembled without a specified safety sign. The safety sign explains the associated hazards and that an operator or bystander can become entangled if there is contact with the driveline.

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Description

This recall involves John Deere's Frontier-branded rotary tillers for use with compact utility tractors. "Frontier" and model RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181, RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, RT3049R, RT3062, or RT3062R are printed on the back of the tiller. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available at: www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierTillerRecall.

Product details

Product
Frontier model rotary tillers
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181, RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, RT3049R, RT3062, RT3062R
UPCs
Sold at
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.
Made in
India

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rotary tillers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.

View the official CPSC notice