Deere & Company has recalled about 5,400 John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors because the safety system designed to shut off mower blades in reverse can fail. This defect allows the blades to continue spinning while the tractor is backing up, creating a serious risk of injury to bystanders. These green and yellow tractors were sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016. Owners should stop using the tractors and contact a dealer for a free repair.
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, allowing mower blades to remain powered while the vehicle is in reverse. This poses a severe laceration hazard to anyone near the rear of the machine.
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.
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If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response