The recall: It involves the John Deere X380 and X390 lawn tractors. For more information on finding the model and serial numbers, read our description above or the CPSC recall notice.
The risk: The wheel hubs were not manufactured to specifications and can fail, causing the tractor to lose braking and propulsion, posing crash and injury hazards.
Incidents/injuries: John Deere has received three reports of a lawn tractor not braking properly. One minor injury resulting in bruises and abrasions has been reported.
How many: About 160 models sold in the US and 30 models sold in Canada.
Where and when sold: John Deere dealers nationwide and at Deere.com from April 2022 through May 2022 for $5,000 to $6,300.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Contact info: You call Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 7 am to 7 pm ET Monday through Friday and 9 am to 3 pm ET on Saturday for help connecting to a dealer. (Have your model and serial number ready.) Or go to the John Deere recall page.
Rreport a hazardous product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to SaferProducts.gov.
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