Lawn Tractors
CPSC Recall #11-325 — September 13, 2011
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 11-325 |
| Recall Date | September 13, 2011 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 15,500 |
| Manufacturer | Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| John Deere dealers |
| Lowe’s |
| and Home Depot stores nationwide from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $1 |
| 500 and $2 |
| 000. |
Product
Lawn Tractors
Description
The recalled lawn tractors are green, with yellow seats and mower decks. Model numbers D100, D110, D120, and D130, all with a 42-inch Edge™ Cutting System mower deck, are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor’s hood. Lawn tractors with the serial numbers listed below are included in the recall. The serial number is located under the right rear fender. Model Serial Numbers D100 1GXD100A…BB050246 thru 1GXD100A…BB051508 1GXD100E…BB104567 thru 1GXD100E…BB114387 D110 1GXD110A…BB051350 thru 1GXD110A…BB054905 1GXD110C…BB010187 thru 1GXD110C…BB010413 1GXD110E…AB106157 thru 1GXD110E…AB106342 1GXD110E…BB106358 thru 1GXD110E…BB115481 D120 1GXD120A…BB101040 thru 1GXD120A…BB101642 1GXD120C…BB010026 thru 1GXD120C…BB010035 1GXD120E…BB101959 thru 1GXD120E…BB102750 D130 1GXD130A…BB050470 thru 1GXD130A…BB052004 1GXD130C…BB010122 thru 1GXD130C…BB010295 1GXD130E…BB104068 thru 1GXD130E…BB107782
Hazard
Hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
None
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.