Attachment Kits for John Deere Snow Blowers and 52-inch Brooms

The Attachment Kits are missing the product Operator's Manual which details proper attachment and use of the product, posing an injury hazard. Manufactured by Amerequip Corporation and sold at John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2017 – November 2018 for about $200.

What you are looking at

Snow Blower for John Deere Compact Utility Tractor

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The Attachment Kits are missing the product Operator's Manual which details proper attachment and use of the product, posing an injury hazard.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using their John Deere Compact Utility Tractor Snow Blower or 52-inch Broom and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free copy of the Operator's Manual. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers of the recalled Attachment Kits. If an Attachment Kit did include an Operator's Manual, consumers can continue to use their Snow Blower or Broom.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerAmerequip Corporation, of Kiel, Wis.

UnitsAbout 2,550

Made inUnited States

Sold atJohn Deere dealers nationwide

Sales periodAugust 2017 – November 2018

PriceAbout $200

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-537-8233

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

Recall page

www.deere.com

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