John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 21-717 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 7, 2021
- Brand
- John Deere
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Frontier model rotary tillers
- Hazard
- Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- India
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 7, 2021
What was recalled
This recall involves John Deere's Frontier-branded rotary tillers for use with compact utility tractors. "Frontier" and model RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181, RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, RT3049R, RT3062, or RT3062R are printed on the back of the tiller. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available at: www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierTillerRecall.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Frontier model rotary tillers · About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.; 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 select Product 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 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Frontier model rotary tillers (About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves John Deere's Frontier-branded rotary tillers for use with compact utility tractors.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rotary tillers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 7, 2021. 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.