X300 Lawn Tractors (John Deere) – blade operation risk (2006)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
John Deere X300 Select Series Lawn Tractors
Brand
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. is recalling John Deere X300 Select Series Lawn Tractors. The hazard is: A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
These John Deere X300 Select Series lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and wheels. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the tractor's frame, which is located just above the front wheel axle on the right side of the tractor. Model Serial Number Ranges X300 M0X300A012380 - 012875 X300 M0X300C020339 - 024949 X300 M0X300D011842 - 012375 X304 M0X304A013047 - 013964 X320 M0X320A017344 - 020858 X324 M0X324A012658 - 013220 X340 M0X340A012667 - 013498
Reported concern (CPSC)
A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. If the interlock module fails, the mower blades will be able to run with no operator on the tractor seat. Consumers could suffer injuries from contact with operating blades.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
The company is directly notifying those consumers who purchased an affected tractor. Consumers should contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026