MOLINE, Illinois — John Deere is recalling 5,500 lawn and garden tractors for a repair because a blade could injure bystanders when the tractor is in reverse, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall was placed Aug. 4, 2016.
This recall is for John Deere models X710, X730,X734,X738 and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. Model numbers can be found on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number can be found on the right side, below the foot rest.
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
These lawn and garden tractors were sold at independent John Deere dealerships nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 between $8,000-$11,700.
Anyone using one of these lawn and garden tractors should stop using them immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled tractors, says the CPSC.
No injuries have been reported to CPSC.
