CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
Published: November 24, 2004Recall ID: 05517Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.
Product Description & Identification
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: Model Serial Numbers GX85 MOGX85X145887 through 149328 SX85 MOSX85X125374 through 126508
Affected Products
John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Deere--Company-Announce-Recall-of-Riding-Mowers- |
| Title | CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/John-Deere-GX85.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled John Deere GX85 Riding Lawn Mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/John-Deere-SX85.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled John Deere SX85 Riding Lawn Mower |
| Hazards › Name | The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 4,400 |
| Recall I D | 3044 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized John Deere dealers in the United States and Canada, from November 2003 through July 2004, for between $2,000 and $2,400. |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-24T00:00:00 |
| 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: Model Serial Numbers GX85 MOGX85X145887 through 149328 SX85 MOSX85X125374 through 126508 |
| Recall Number | 05517 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Deere & Company of Moline, IL |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |