John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Source: CPSC Recall #21717
Recall Date
2021-01-07
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Units Affected
About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Frontier model rotary tillers
Hazard
Some PTO drivelines were assembled without a specified safety sign. The safety sign explains the associated hazards and that an operator or bystander can become entangled if there is contact with the driveline.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rotary tillers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.
Manufactured In
India
Full Recall Description
This recall involves John Deere's Frontier-branded rotary tillers for use with compact utility tractors. "Frontier" and model RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181, RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, RT3049R, RT3062, or RT3062R are printed on the back of the tiller. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available at: www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierTillerRecall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28