Recalls / 2021-01-07

John Deere Recalls Frontier Rotary Tillers Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

21717 · Recalled 2021-01-07 · CPSC page

Front of recalled John Deere Rotary Tiller

Description

This recall involves John Deere's Frontier-branded rotary tillers for use with compact utility tractors. "Frontier" and model RT1142, RT1149, RT1157, RT1165, RT1173, RT1181, RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, RT3049R, RT3062, or RT3062R are printed on the back of the tiller. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall along with the location of the serial number is available at: www.JohnDeere.com/FrontierTillerRecall.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Frontier model rotary tillers		About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Distributor: Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Made in: India
Sold at: John Deere dealers nationwide, 000, 200.

Consumer 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 and select Product Recall Information on the drop-down menu under Services & Support for more information.

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Back of recalled John Deere Rotary Tiller

Source: CPSC recall 21717. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.