John Deere Recalls Tractor Backhoe Attachments Due to Crushing Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 16772. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The mounting hardware could loosen and cause the backhoe frame to rotate toward the operator, posing a crushing hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled backhoe attachments and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners directly.
CPSC recall 16772 has the recall date 2 Sep 2016. The notice names the firm Deere & Company. The recall has about 50 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. CPSC gives the product type Garden Tractors and Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 50 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves John Deere model 485A backhoe attachments for John Deere compact utility tractors 4044M, 4044R, 4049M, 4049R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M and 4066R with serial numbers beginning with 1LV0485ACG0030+++. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is available on the firm's website. The backhoe attachments are green and have the leaping deer John Deere logo printed on the side. The model number 485A is printed on both sides of the backhoe attachments. The serial number is located on the rear of the backhoe mainframe. |
| Product | Backhoe attachments for compact utility tractors, About 50, Garden Tractors and Accessories |
| Sold at | John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2016 through June 2016 for about $10,700. |
| Manufacturer | Deere & Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 50Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Garden Tractors and Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Deere & Company
- 41
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16772The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 16772. https://recallregister.com/product/7848-john-deere-recalls-tractor-backhoe-attachments-due-to-crushing-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16772 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
John Deere dealers nationwide from May 2016 through June 2016 for about $10,700.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16772?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16772?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 50