CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers
⚠ 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-3044.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3044.
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.
✅ 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 Authorized John Deere Dealers In The United States And Canada, From November 2003 Through July 2004, For Between $2,000 And $2,400. 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-3044.
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
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Authorized John Deere Dealers In The United States And Canada, From November 2003 Through July 2004, For Between $2,000 And $2,400. Recall FAQ
Authorized John Deere Dealers In The United States And Canada, From November 2003 Through July 2004, For Between $2,000 And $2,400. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Riding Mowers. The notice was published on November 24, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,400 units are potentially affected.