Fire and burn

John Deere Recalls Zero Turn Lawn Mowers Due to Risk of Fire, Serious Injury or Death (Recall Alert)

Recalled 2015-12-22. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 150Units
2015-12-22Recall date
None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves John Deere models Z445, Z645, Z655, and Z665 zero-turn mowers with serial numbers beginning with 1GXZ, manufactured from August 10, 2015 through September 9, 2015. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm's website. The mowers are green and yellow with yellow wheels. The model number is on the front of the machine, near the operator footrest. The serial number is located behind the seat, in front of the engine.
The hazard
A fuel hose could have been cut during manufacturing, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled zero-turn lawn mowers and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. After identifying four reports of cut fuel hoses during the manufacturing process, John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.

The details

ProductsJohn Deere zero-turn lawn mowers
Made byDeere & Company
Made inUnited States
CPSC recall number16717
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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