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CPSC, Deere & Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors

Note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's web site.

Name of Product:
John Deere LT series Lawn Tractors
Hazard:

The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
January 04, 2002
Units:

8,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Deere at (800) 537-8233 (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) or go the firm's web site at www.deere.com (note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's web site).

Recall Details

Description:

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 LT lawn tractors. The tractors have a 38", 42" or 48" mower deck, a 13 to 16 horsepower engine, and are green with yellow trim. "John Deere" and the model number are printed on the hood of the tractor. This recall involves the following John Deere LT series lawn tractors:

Model Serial Number
LT 133A MOL133A133732-137051
LT 155B MOL155B132012-135678
LT 155C MOL155C125907-126632
LT 166E MOL166E126422-127231
LT 166F MOL166F125307-125410
LT 166G MOL166G125444-125606
LT 166J MOL166J125870-127202

 

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact their nearest John Deere dealer to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.

Incidents/Injuries:

Deere has received 91 reports of fuel tanks cracking. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
The recalled lawn tractors were manufactured from December 2000 through January 2001 and sold by authorized John Deere dealers for about $2,700.
Recall number:
02-517

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