Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published September 14, 2011
John Deere Lawn Tractors Recall: Laceration Hazard from Mower Blade Brake Hardware
John Deere recalls lawn tractors with model numbers D100, D110, D120, D130 and specific serial numbers due to risk of mower blades spinning after power off, causing lacerations.
Hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard.
John Deere is recalling lawn tractors with model numbers D100, D110, D120, and D130 that have a hardware issue with the mower blade brake. If the hardware breaks, the mower blades can spin after the engine is turned off, leading to lacerations. This recall affects owners who have these specific model numbers and serial numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/5575-john-deere-lawn-tractors-recall-laceration-hazard-from-mower-blade.
“John Deere Lawn Tractors Recall: Laceration Hazard from Mower Blade Brake Hardware.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/5575-john-deere-lawn-tractors-recall-laceration-hazard-from-mower-blade. Based on CPSC recall #762 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/John-Deere-Recalls-Lawn-Tractors-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 14, 2011, that John Deere is recalling lawn tractors due to a laceration hazard. Owners should immediately stop using the recalled units and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: John Deere
Product: Lawn Tractors
Models: D100, D110, D120, D130 with 42-inch Edge™ Cutting System mower deck
Sold at: John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide from December 2010 through September 2011
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair. For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.johndeere.com.
The hazard
According to the CPSC, hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard. The agency reported no incidents or injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Deere & Company has 23 other recalls on record since October 27, 2010. Recent John Deere recalls include a 2021-08-19 tractor recall for wheel spacer bolts and a 2021-05-20 Gator utility vehicle recall for speedometer software errors. Other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Blade Control Failure (2026-08-06), DR Power Trimmer Mower Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard (2026-10-08), and Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Chainsaws Recall: Chain Brake Laceration Hazard (2025-10-30).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for green tractors with yellow seats and mower decks. Look for model numbers D100, D110, D120, or D130 with a 42-inch Edge Cutting System mower deck. The serial number is under the right rear fender.
Brand
John Deere
Product
Lawn 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 lawn tractors as the hardware can break, causing mower blades to spin after power is turned off and leading to lacerations.
Contact Company for Repair
Contact John Deere for a free hardware inspection and repair to fix the broken brake assembly.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $1,500 and $2,000.”
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 762 — John Deere Lawn Tractors Recall: Laceration Hazard from Mower Blade Brake Hardware
Hello,
I own a John Deere Lawn Tractors Recall: Laceration Hazard from Mower Blade Brake Hardware that is covered by recall 762 from John Deere.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
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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