CPSC Recall in 2006: Deere & Company Recalls Lawn Tractors, Blade Could Operate While Mower Unattended

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-577

Date: August 28, 2006

Product Name: John Deere X300 Select Series Lawn Tractors

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 16,000 John Deere X300 Select Series Lawn Tractors. A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. Consumers could suffer injuries from contact with operating blades. Name of Product: John Deere X300 Select Series Lawn TractorsUnits: About 16,000Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.Hazard: A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. Consumers could suffer injuries from contact with operating blades.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: These John Deere X300 Select Series lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame, which is located just above the front wheel axle on the right side of the tractor.ModelSerial Number RangesX300M0X300A012380 - 012875X300M0X300C020339 - 024949X300M0X300D011842 - 012375X304M0X304A013047 - 013964X320M0X320A017344 - 020858X324M0X324A012658 - 013220X340M0X340A012667 - 013498Sold at: Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for between $2,800 and $5,000.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Contact Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or at the John Deere Web site at www.deere.com.

Hazard Description:

A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. Consumers could suffer injuries from contact with operating blades.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 16,000

Incidents:

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Authorized John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for between $2,800 and $5,000.

Manufactured In:

United States