CPSC Recall in 2021: John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2021.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-717

Date: January 07, 2021

Product Name: Frontier model rotary tillers

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

Some PTO drivelines were assembled without a specified safety sign.  The safety sign explains the associated hazards and that an operator or bystander can become entangled if there is contact with the driveline.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200. 

Manufactured In:

India