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Tools & Hardware/Generators & Engines

John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: January 7, 2021
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Summary

John Deere has recalled about 1,740 Frontier-branded rotary tillers because some power take-off (PTO) drivelines were missing a critical safety warning sign. This missing label fails to warn users that bystanders or operators could become dangerously entangled if they come into contact with the moving driveline. These green tillers, sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between $2,000 and $3,200, should be inspected by an authorized dealer for a free repair.

Risk

The lack of a safety sign means users may not be aware of entanglement hazards, which could lead to severe physical injury if a person's clothing or limbs get caught in the rotating driveline. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the back of your rotary tiller for the 'Frontier' brand name and one of the following model numbers: RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181, RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, RT3049R, RT3062, or RT3062R.
  2. Verify if your specific serial number is affected by visiting www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierTillerRecall.
  3. Immediately stop using any recalled rotary tiller to avoid the risk of entanglement.
  4. Contact an authorized John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the driveline safety signs.
  5. For more information, contact Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or visit www.deere.com and select 'Product Recall Information' under the 'Services & Support' menu.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

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.

Contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or online at www.deere.com and select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT1142
Model:
RT1142
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT1149
Model:
RT1149
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT1157
Model:
RT1157
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT1165
Model:
RT1165
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT1173
Model:
RT1173
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT1181
Model:
RT1181
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT3042
Model:
RT3042
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT3042R
Model:
RT3042R
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT3049
Model:
RT3049
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT3049R
Model:
RT3049R
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT3062
Model:
RT3062
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020
Product: Frontier Rotary Tiller RT3062R
Model:
RT3062R
Date Ranges: May 2019 - November 2020

Product Images

Front of recalled John Deere Rotary Tiller

Front of recalled John Deere Rotary Tiller

Back of recalled John Deere Rotary Tiller

Back of recalled John Deere Rotary Tiller

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 21717
Status: Active
Sold By: John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.
Distributor: Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Manufactured In: India
Units Affected: About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or online at www.deere.com and select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 7, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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