John Deere Compact Utility Tractors recalled due to possible injury hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact John Deere for free repair.
Affected products
This recall involves 1023E, 1025R & 2025R Compact Utility Tractors with the model number and "John Deere" printed on the hood. The recalled tractors are green and yellow and were sold with both opened and closed operator stations. The serial number is located on the frame, on the front right side of the tractor, near the engine.
To determine if your specific tractor is included in this recall, go to https://www.deere.com/. Click on "Parts & Service" and scroll to “Recall” or go to https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/recall-information/. Enter your serial number in the search tool and if your serial number is found, it is included in this recall.
Issue
The front bellcrank in the brake linkage could crack and fail, thereby causing a possible crash hazard and injury hazard to the user and others who are around the products when in use.
As of September 24, 2024, the company has received two reports of incidents in Canada resulting in minor injuries. In the United States, the company has received four reports of incidents resulting in one minor injury.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact John Deere for free repair.
For more information, consumers can contact Deere & Company by telephone at 1-(800)-537-8233, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) and on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or visit the company website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Deere & Company.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that approximately 16,836 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 147,924 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from November 2017 to July 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in United States of America
Details
Distributor
John Deere Canada ULC
Grimsby, ON
Canada
Manufacturer
Deere & Company
Moline, IL
USA
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