Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published August 4, 2016
John Deere Lawn Tractors Recall: Laceration Hazard from Reverse Implement Failure
John Deere recalls X710, X730, X:734, X738, and X739 lawn tractors due to laceration risk from reverse implement system failure. Stop using immediately and contact dealer for free repair.
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse.
“John Deere Lawn Tractors Recall: Laceration Hazard from Reverse Implement Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/4086-john-deere-lawn-tractors-recall-laceration-hazard-from-reverse-implement. Based on CPSC recall #7823 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/John-Deere-Recalls-Lawn-and-Garden-Tractors).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Aug. 4, 2016, that John Deere is recalling lawn and garden tractors due to a laceration hazard. The reverse implement option system can fail, posing a risk to bystanders.
How to tell if you have it
John Deere X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors
Serial numbers beginning with 1M0X
Sold at John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a 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 reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse. The agency reported no incidents or injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Deere & Company has had 23 other recalls since Oct. 27, 2010. Recent John Deere recalls include a 2021-08-19 recall for wheel spacer bolts and a 2021-05-20 recall for speedometer software errors. Other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall (2026-08-06) and Spartan Riding Mowers Recall (2025-11-20).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for tractors with "John Deere" printed on the side, green/yellow color with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood, and the serial number starts with 1M0X.
Brand
John Deere
Product
Lawn and garden tractors
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled tractors to prevent laceration injuries.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Reach out to a John Deere dealer for a free repair of the reverse implement system.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere independent dealers nationwide from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $8,800 and $11,700.”
Subject: Recall 7823 — John Deere Lawn Tractors Recall: Laceration Hazard from Reverse Implement Failure
Hello,
I own a John Deere Lawn Tractors Recall: Laceration Hazard from Reverse Implement Failure that is covered by recall 7823 from John Deere.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled tractors and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn and garden tractors 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.
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.
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