Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published December 22, 2015
John Deere Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel Hose Leak
John Deere recalls Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers (2015) due to potential fuel hose cuts causing fire. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 1GXZ. Contact dealer for free repair.
“John Deere Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel Hose Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/4300-john-deere-zero-turn-lawn-mowers-recall-fire-risk-from. Based on CPSC recall #6610 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/John-Deere-Recalls-Zero-Turn-Lawn-Mowers).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Dec. 22, 2015, that John Deere is recalling zero-turn lawn mowers due to a fire hazard from cut fuel hoses. Owners should immediately stop using the mowers and contact a dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
John Deere Z445, Z645, Z655, Z665 zero-turn mowers
Serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ
Manufactured Aug. 10, 2015 through Sept. 9, 2015
Sold at John Deere independent dealers nationwide from Aug. 2015 through Nov. 2015
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. Contact Deere and 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
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Deere & Company has 23 other recalls on record since Oct. 27, 2010. Recent John Deere recalls include a wheel spacer bolt issue from Aug. 19, 2021, and a speedometer software error from May 20, 2021. Other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Trimmer Mower Recall (Oct. 8, 2026) and DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall (Aug. 6, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for serial numbers starting with 1GXZ on the mower, located behind the seat near the engine. The mowers are green/yellow with yellow wheels, and the model number is on the front near the operator footrest.
Brand
John Deere
Product
John Deere zero-turn lawn mowers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled zero-turn lawn mowers to prevent fire or serious injury.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Contact a John Deere dealer to get a free repair for the cut fuel hose.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere independent dealers nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015 for between $4,800 and $6,500.”
Sold nationwide.
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.
Subject: Recall 6610 — John Deere Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel Hose Leak
Hello,
I own a John Deere Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel Hose Leak that is covered by recall 6610 from John Deere.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners 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.
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.
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.
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