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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 7, 2021Worth checking
John Deere Frontier Rotary Tillers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to 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.
Who to contact: 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 select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- January 7, 2021
- Made or distributed by
- Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
RT1142
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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