Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 730 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada) units
Power tools Recall No. 19-778 Published September 4, 2019

Frontier FM3012, GM1060, GM1072, GM1084, GM1190, GM3060, and GM3072 grooming mowers

Incorrect assembly of the mower's drivelines can prevent the safety shield from spinning independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard to consumers. Manufactured by Manufactured for Frontier and sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from April 2018 – May 2019 for $3,100 to $16,700.

Recalled John Deere’s Frontier Flex-Wing Grooming mower
What you are looking at

Recalled John Deere’s Frontier Flex-Wing Grooming mower

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

Incorrect assembly of the mower's drivelines can prevent the safety shield from spinning independently, posing an entanglement injury hazard to consumers.

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Incident reports to the firm
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None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerManufactured for Frontier, a brand name of Deere & Company, by Woods Equipment Company of Oregon, Ill.
UnitsAbout 730 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
Made inUnited States
Sold atJohn Deere dealers nationwide
Sales periodApril 2018 – May 2019
Price$3,100 to $16,700
Category Power tools

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-537-8233
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a
Recall page
www.deere.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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