CPSC, Deere & Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2240.
The tractors have a 38", 42" or 48" mower deck, a 13 to 16 horsepower engine, and are green with yellow trim. "John Deere" and the model number are printed on the hood of the tractor. This recall involves the following John Deere LT series lawn tractors: Model Serial Numbers LT 133A MOL133A133732-137051 LT 155B MOL155B132012-135678 LT 155C MOL155C125907-126632 LT 166E MOL166E126422-127231 LT 166F MOL166F125307-125410 LT 166G MOL166G125444-125606 LT 166J MOL166J125870-127202 Serial numbers are located on a plate in front of the seat.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2240.
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawn tractors immediately and contact their nearest John Deere dealer to arrange for a free replacement fuel tank to be installed.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Recalled Lawn Tractors Were Manufactured From December 2000 Through January 2001 And Sold By Authorized John Deere Dealers For About $2,700. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2240.
For additional information, contact Deere at (800) 537-8233 (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) or go the firm's web site at www.deere.com
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The Recalled Lawn Tractors Were Manufactured From December 2000 Through January 2001 And Sold By Authorized John Deere Dealers For About $2,700. Recall FAQ
The Recalled Lawn Tractors Were Manufactured From December 2000 Through January 2001 And Sold By Authorized John Deere Dealers For About $2,700. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: CPSC, Deere & Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors. The notice was published on January 4, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 8,000 units are potentially affected.