John Deere 3000 Twenty Series and 4000 Twenty Series Open Station Compact Utility Tractors
CPSC Recall #06-567 — July 24, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-567 |
| Recall Date | July 24, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 2,800 |
| Manufacturer | Deere & Co., of Moline, Ill. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2005 through March 2006 for between $17 |
| 000 and $28 |
| 300. |
Product
John Deere 3000 Twenty Series and 4000 Twenty Series Open Station Compact Utility Tractors
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Co., of Moline, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 2,800 Utility Tractors. The seat bracket to which the seat belt is attached could have been positioned incorrectly during the manufacturing process resulting in a poor weld. In a tractor roll over, the weight of the operator could cause the bracket to break off of the seat's pivot plate. Name of Product: John Deere 3000 Twenty Series and 4000 Twenty Series Open Station Compact Utility TractorsUnits: About 2,800Manufacturer: Deere & Co., of Moline, Ill.Hazard: The seat bracket to which the seat belt is attached could have been positioned incorrectly during the manufacturing process resulting in a poor weld. In a tractor roll over, the weight of the operator could cause the bracket to break off of the seat's pivot plate.Incidents/Injuries: None reportedDescription: These vehicles are small agricultural tractors that are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame:ModelSerial Numbers3120LV3120H210126 through 2105523320LV3320E138296 & 245001 through 245250LV3320F139038 & 250001 through 250015LV3320H230163 through 231295LV3320P240043 through 2401993520LV3520E270019 through 270240LV3520F275002 through 275029LV3520H258079 & 258205 through 258988LV3520P266001 through 2661693720LV3720E290014 through 290325LV3720H280020 through 2806694120LV4120H310005 through 310220LV4120P317068 through 3174354320LV4320E338001 through 338011LV4320F339002 through 339008LV4320H320037 through 320562LV4320P330037 through 3302864520LV4520E358001 through 358223LV4520F360006 through 360052LV4520H250391 & 340043 through 340385LV4520P255680 & 347024 through 3473344720LV4720H370053 through 370771Sold at: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2005 through March 2006 for between $17,000 and $28,300.Manufactured In: United StatesRemedy: The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Contact Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or go to John Deere's Web site at www.deere.com.
Hazard
The seat bracket to which the seat belt is attached could have been positioned incorrectly during the manufacturing process resulting in a poor weld. In a tractor roll over, the weight of the operator could cause the bracket to break off of the seat's pivot plate.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free 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.