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Frontier Rotary Tiller Recall: Entanglement Hazard

John Deere recalls Frontier rotary tillers due to missing safety signs on PTO drivelines. Stop using immediately and contact a dealer for free repair.

Plain-English summary generated from official CPSC data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

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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.

Take action

Contact the company

Call(800) 537-8233from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday Official pagewww.deere.com

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

John Deere is recalling certain Frontier-branded rotary tillers because the PTO drivelines were assembled without a required safety sign. This sign is critical as it warns operators and bystanders about the risk of entanglement if they come into contact with the moving driveline. Consumers are instructed to stop using these units immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2924-frontier-rotary-tiller-recall-entanglement-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2924-frontier-rotary-tiller-recall-entanglement-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8983

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“Frontier Rotary Tiller Recall: Entanglement Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2924-frontier-rotary-tiller-recall-entanglement-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8983 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/John-Deere-Recalls-Frontier-Rotary-Tillers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Jan. 7, 2021, that Frontier is recalling rotary tillers due to an injury hazard. Owners should stop using the equipment and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair.

How to tell if you have it

Frontier model RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181, RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, RT3049R, RT3062, or RT3062R rotary tillers
Sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rotary tillers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free inspection and repair. Consumers may also call 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.

The hazard

Some PTO drivelines were assembled without a specified safety sign that explains the associated hazards. The absence of the sign means an operator or bystander can become entangled if there is contact with the driveline. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls include the Kawasaki 2026 Teryx4 H2/Teryx5 H2 (2026-06-11) and DR Power Lawn Mowers (2026-08-06). Additional recent actions involve the Sunderwell XW-A17 ATV recall announced on 2026-06-25.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the back of the tiller for "Frontier" and model numbers such as RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181, RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, RT3049R, RT3062, or RT3062R. Verify the serial number against the complete list available at www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierTillerRecall.

Brand
Frontier
Product
Frontier model rotary tillers
Category
Consumer product

Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop using the tiller
Immediately cease operation of the recalled rotary tiller to prevent potential entanglement injuries.
Contact a dealer for repair
Reach out to an authorized John Deere dealer to arrange a free inspection and repair of the driveline safety sign.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

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.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.”

Sold nationwide.

Take action

Contact Frontier

We’ve drafted a message you can send Frontier to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall 8983 — Frontier Rotary Tiller Recall: Entanglement Hazard

Hello,

I own a Frontier Rotary Tiller Recall: Entanglement Hazard that is covered by recall 8983 from Frontier.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/2924-frontier-rotary-tiller-recall-entanglement-hazard">Frontier Rotary Tiller Recall: Entanglement Hazard (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

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Official source: CPSC Recall #8983 (January 7, 2021)
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