Summary Statement
The reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail, posing a laceration hazard to bystanders. RIO is a safety system that shuts off power to the mower blades when the machine is placed into reverse. This recall involves John Deere models X710, X730, X734, X738, and X739 lawn and garden tractors with serial numbers beginning with 1M0X. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm’s website. The lawn and garden tractors have “John Deere” printed on the side and are green and yellow with yellow rims. The model number is on both sides of the engine hood. The serial number is located on the right side, below the foot rest. No injuries have been reported.
Recall date: August 04, 2016
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/Recall-Alerts/2016/John-Deere-Recalls-Lawn-and-Garden-Tractors/
