CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Company of Moline, IL is voluntarily recalling 4,400 John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers. The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.Name of Product: John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn MowersUnits: 4,400Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, ILHazard: The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.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:ModelSerial NumbersGX85M0GX85X145887 through 149328SX85M0SX85X125374 through 126508Sold at: Authorized John Deere dealers in the United States and Canada from November 2003 through July 2004 for between $2,000 and $2,400.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: 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.Consumer 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.

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

Repair

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.

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