CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/74615r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 7, 2021

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2019 through November 2020 for between about $2,000 and $3,200.
Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
21717

Product Information

Product Name
Frontier model rotary tillers
Number of Units
About 1,740 (in addition, about 140 were sold in Canada)
Distributed By
Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.
Manufactured In
India

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-537-8233
Website www.deere.com
Full Contact Information

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.