John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Source: CPSC Recall #16765
Recall Date
2016-08-04
Manufacturer
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Units Affected
About 5,400 (in addition, 166 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Lawn and garden tractors
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $8,800 and $11,700.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm's website. The lawn and garden tractors have "John Deere" printed on the side and are green and yellow with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the right side, below the foot rest.
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