John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards
⚠ 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-866.
This recall involves John Deere X300, X300R and X304 Select Series™ Lawn Tractors with Kawasaki FS541V engines manufactured between September 20, 2010 and July 21, 2011 within the following serial number ranges listed below. The model number is on both sides of the tractor hood, and the serial number can be found on the machine frame near the front right tire. 1M0X300B++M180001 thru 1M0X300B++M180600 1M0X300C++M180001 thru 1M0X300C++M208330 1M0X300E++M180001 thru 1M0X300E++M180718 1M0X300F++M180001 thru 1M0X300F++M180888 1M0X300G++M180001 thru 1M0X300G++M183700 1M0X300H++M180001 thru 1M0X300H++M180145 1M0X300J++M180001 thru 1M0X300J++M180106 1M0X304A++M180001 thru 1M0X304A++M184936 1M0X304B++M180001 thru 1M0X304B++M180696 1M0X304C++M180001 thru 1M0X304C++M180054
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-866.
Customers should stop using the mowers immediately and contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the engine cooling fan replaced. All registered owners of the recalled mowers will be directly notified by John Deere.
✅ 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 Nationwide At John Deere Dealers In The U.s. From September 2010 To August 2011 For Between About $3,000 And $4,000. 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-866.
For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.johndeere.com
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Nationwide At John Deere Dealers In The U.s. From September 2010 To August 2011 For Between About $3,000 And $4,000. Recall FAQ
Nationwide At John Deere Dealers In The U.s. From September 2010 To August 2011 For Between About $3,000 And $4,000. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards. The notice was published on September 16, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 36,500 units are potentially affected.