John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Frontier model rotary tillers
Date of Recall
2021-01-07CPSC Release Number
21-717Manufactured In
IndiaUnits
About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada)Distributor
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.Sold By
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.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.
Remedy
RepairConsumer 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.Recall Comments
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