Personal Injury Law

Deere & Company Recalls John Deere Tractors Due to Collision Hazard

By Jenny Albano

Deere & Company, in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 5,400 John Deere Compact Utility Tractors due to a collision hazard.

The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders. Deere & Company has received seven reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled product has a model number that is 3203, which is located on the side of the tractor. The recall includes the following serial numbers:
LV3203H000001 through LV3203H000010
LV3203H190001 through LV3203H193434
LV3203H393093
LV3203H394001 through LV3203H396669

The serial number is located above the right front wheel on the tractor's frame. The recalled tractors were available at John Deere dealers across the U.S. from September 2007 to December 2007. The product was made in the United States.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Full post as published by Tyler Personal Injury Lawyer on January 16, 2008 (boomark / email).