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Product Recall Number: 05-517

Why was John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers recalled?

The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.

John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers
Here's product recall specific data for John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers.

  • Product Recall Number: 05-517

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-11-23

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Deere & Company of Moline, IL is voluntarily recalling 4,400 John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn Mowers. The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.Name of Product: John Deere GX85 and SX85 Riding Lawn MowersUnits: 4,400Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, ILHazard: The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.Incidents/Injuries: John Deere is aware of 37 instances of replacement of the fuel tank under warranty. There have been no reports of fires, injuries or property damage.Description: The recalled lawn mowers are green with yellow trim and have either GX85 or SX 85 on the side of the riding mower and a John Deere symbol on the front end and involve the following machines:ModelSerial NumbersGX85M0GX85X145887 through 149328SX85M0SX85X125374 through 126508Sold at: Authorized John Deere dealers in the United States and Canada from November 2003 through July 2004 for between $2,000 and $2,400.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact John Deere's Customer Communications Center at (800) 537-8233 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ET Saturday or at the John Deere website at www.johndeere.com.

  • Hazard Description: The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: 4400

  • Incidents: John Deere is aware of 37 instances of replacement of the fuel tank under warranty. There have been no reports of fires, injuries or property damage.

  • Remedy: The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected mowers. Consumers should stop using their tractors immediately and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.

  • Sold At: Authorized John Deere dealers in the United States and Canada from November 2003 through July 2004 for between $2,000 and $2,400.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Deere & Company of Moline, IL

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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