American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08077 · Nov 8, 2007 · American Honda Motor Corp.
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08077
- Date
- Nov 8, 2007
- Company
- American Honda Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA. Only serial numbers from 1400001 through 1453714 are included in the recall. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the deck. The lawn mower is dark gray with a red engine cover.
What can happen
Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel tank replaced. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers will be mailed a notice.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Honda Motor Corp. has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Honda Lawn and Garden dealers nationwide, including The Home Depot stores, from January 2007 through September 2007 for between $800 and $900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled honda hrx217khxa and hrx217khma lawn mowers?
Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel tank replaced. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers will be mailed a notice.
What is the hazard?
Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.