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Deere & Company Recalls Lawn Tractors, Blade Could Operate While Mower Unattended

Date: August 29, 2006
Company: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.

Affected Products

These John Deere X300 Select Series lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame, which is located just above the front wheel axle on the right side of the tractor. Model Serial Number Ranges X300 M0X300A012380 - 012875 X300 M0X300C020339 - 024949 X300 M0X300D011842 - 012375 X304 M0X304A013047 - 013964 X320 M0X320A017344 - 020858 X324 M0X324A012658 - 013220 X340 M0X340A012667 - 013498

Why Was This Recalled?

A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. Consumers could suffer injuries from contact with operating blades.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. has 7 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report