Frontier FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072 grooming mowers

CPSC Recall #19-778 — September 4, 2019

Recall #19-778 Date: September 4, 2019 Remedy: Repair

Product

Frontier FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072 grooming mowers

Description

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.

Hazard

Incorrect assembly of the mower’s drivelines can prevent the safety shield from spinning independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

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.  

Units Affected

About 730 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)

Sold At

John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2018 through May 2019 for between $3,100 and $16,700.

Manufacturer

Manufactured for Frontier, a brand name of Deere & Company, by Woods Equipment Company of Oregon, IL.

Manufactured In

United States