CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers

Recalled November 24, 2004 · CPSC recall 05517 · Deere &

Recalled John Deere GX85 Riding Lawn Mower

Recalled John Deere SX85 Riding Lawn Mower

Hazard

The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.

Remedy

The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.

Units

4,400

Incidents / injuries

John Deere is aware of 37 instances of replacement of the fuel tank under warranty. There have been no reports of fires, injuries or property damage.

Description

The recalled lawn mowers are green with yellow trim and have either GX85 or SX 85 on the side of the riding mower and a John Deere symbol on the front end and involve the following machines: Model Serial Numbers GX85 MOGX85X145887 through 149328 SX85 MOSX85X125374 through 126508

What to do

The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.

Contact

For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ET Saturday or at the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com

Product

John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers

Manufacturer(s)

Deere & Company of Moline, IL

Retailers

Authorized John Deere dealers in the United States and Canada, from November 2003 through July 2004, for between $2,000 and $2,400.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →