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Stop using now Consumer product recall · CPSC · Published February 1, 2018

John Deere ZTrak Riding Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Rotating Blades

John Deere recalls Z335M, Z345M, Z345R, Z355R, and Z375R ZTrak riding mowers due to blades continuing to rotate after leaving the seat, risking lacerations. Consumers must stop using 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

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8243Consumer productJohn Deere ›
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Call(800) 537-8233from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through FridayOfficial pagewww.deere.com
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

John Deere is recalling several ZTrak riding mowers because their blades can keep spinning after the operator leaves the seat, potentially causing lacerations. This hazard affects users and bystanders, so stopping use immediately is critical to prevent injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3665-john-deere-ztrak-riding-mowers-recall-laceration-hazard-from-rotating.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3665-john-deere-ztrak-riding-mowers-recall-laceration-hazard-from-rotating · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8243

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“John Deere ZTrak Riding Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Rotating Blades.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3665-john-deere-ztrak-riding-mowers-recall-laceration-hazard-from-rotating. Based on CPSC recall #8243 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/John-Deere-Recalls-ZTrak-Riding-Mowers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Recall-Alert).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 1, 2018, that John Deere is recalling ZTrak riding mowers due to a laceration hazard. Owners should stop using the mowers and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair.

How to tell if you have it

  • John Deere Z335M, Z345M, Z345R, Z355R, and Z375R residential ZTrak riding mowers
  • Serial numbers beginning with 1GX in ranges: 1GX335MB+++080001 - 080545, 1GX335MC+++080001 - 080020, 1GXZ345B+++064067 - 064200, 1GX345MB+++080001 - 081117, 1GX345MC+++080001 - 080095, 1GX345MD+++080001 - 080010, 1GX345ME+++080002 - 080112, 1GXZ345R+++064384 - 064764, 1GX345RB+++080001 - 080491, 1GX345RC+++080001 - 080020, 1GX345RE+++080001 - 080064, 1GXZ355R+++064088 - 064253, 1GX355RB+++080001 - 080206, 1GX355RC+++080001 - 080010, 1GX375RF+++080001 - 080327, and 1GX375RG+++080001 - 080025
  • Sold at John Deere dealers and HomeDepot.com from August 2017 through December 2017

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. 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.

The hazard

The mower's blades can continue to rotate under power when the operator leaves the seat, posing a laceration risk to the user or bystander. The agency reported no incidents or injuries.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Deere & Company has 23 other recalls on record since Oct. 27, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include John Deere Tractors Recall (Aug. 19, 2021), John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Recall (May 20, 2021), and John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Recall (Oct. 31, 2019).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the brand name 'John Deere' and model numbers like Z335M, Z345M, Z345R, Z355R, or Z375R on the front of the mower. Serial numbers starting with 1GX followed by specific model codes and numbers within the listed ranges are also indicators.

  • Brand
    John Deere
  • Product
    John Deere ZTrak™ riding mowers
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled riding mowers as the blades can continue rotating after leaving the seat, posing a laceration risk.

  2. Contact Dealer for Repair

    Reach out to an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair to fix the blade safety mechanism.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled lawn mowers directly.

Take action

Contact John Deere

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

✉️ Open in email📞 +18005378233Company site
Subject: Recall 8243 — John Deere ZTrak Riding Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Rotating Blades

Hello,

I own a John Deere ZTrak Riding Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Rotating Blades that is covered by recall 8243 from John Deere.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled riding mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting purchasers of the recalled lawn mowers 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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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #8243 (February 1, 2018)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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