John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-765 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 4, 2016
- Brand
- John Deere
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Lawn and garden tractors
- Hazard
- Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 5,400 (in addition, 166 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 8, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm's website. The lawn and garden tractors have "John Deere" printed on the side and are green and yellow with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the right side, below the foot rest.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Lawn and garden tractors · About 5,400 (in addition, 166 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $8,800 and $11,700.; Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill..
Consumer contact
Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or online at www.deere.com and click on "Recall Information" on the drop-down menu under "Services & Support" for more information.
Recall history and context
John Deere appears in 35 CPSC recalls on record. See all John Deere recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Lawn and garden tractors (About 5,400 (in addition, 166 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 8, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.