American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08140 · Dec 19, 2007 · American Honda Motor Corp.
167,000
units affected
167,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08140
- Date
- Dec 19, 2007
- Company
- American Honda Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 167,000
- Product
- Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recall involves Honda walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRB217HXA, HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The lawn mowers are dark gray with a red fan cover. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Models Serial Numbers HRB217HXA All HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA 1000001 - 1513628
What can happen
The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free repair. Registered owners will be mailed a direct notice.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Honda Lawn and Garden dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for between $760 and $900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled honda walk-behind lawn mowers?
Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free repair. Registered owners will be mailed a direct notice.
What is the hazard?
The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
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.