John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2021-01-07 · 21717
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
21717
Date
2021-01-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Frontier model rotary tillers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.
Distributor(s)
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Country of manufacture
India
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.