Mowers Recalled by John Deere

lawn-mower-recall-101027-02 — John Deer mowers with foot lift options. (Image credit: CPSC.)

The recall of about 6450 mowers with foot lift and 300 Premium Foot Lift Kits was voluntarily conducted by Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill., in cooperation with the CPSC today.

Hazard: A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.

Sold at: All John Deere dealers in the U.S. with the exception of California. The Z445 Zero-Turn Mower with 54 High Capacity Deck sold from January 2009 to September 2010 for approximately of $5,300; and the BM22809 Premium Foot Lift Kit sold from February 2009 to September 2010 for approximately $80.

Description: Z445 mowers with 54 inch high capacity deck and Z445 or Z465 Zero-Turn Mower with Premium Foot Lift features. The recalled mowers have the model number at the front of the foot platform and on the serial number tag under the seat. The recall includes the following models and serial numbers of units:

Z445 Zero-Turn Mower with 54 High Capacity Deck

BM22809 Premium Foot Lift Kit - This kit may have beeninstalled on the units within the following serial number ranges:

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at johndeere.com.

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