John Deere is recalling 5,500 lawn and garden tractors for a repair because a blade could injure bystanders when the tractor is in reverse.

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

Before thinking of any spring lawn care, you will need to first have your John Deere mower repaired. The Kawasaki-built engine could spark a fire.

For riding mowers and zero-turn mowers, you can use a specialized mower jack or consult the mower manual on how to remove the ...

According to CPSC, consumers should stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. Kawasaki and John Deere are contacting all known purchasers directly.

John Deere has recalled 3,700 riding mowers sold between August 2017 and December 2017 because the mower can continue to operate with the cutting blades engaged even if the user exits the seat.

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