American Honda Motor Recalls Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 23287 · Sep 14, 2023 · American Honda Motor
391,800
units affected
391,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23287
- Date
- Sep 14, 2023
- Company
- American Honda Motor
- Units affected
- 391,800
- Product
- Honda Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines. The gas-fueled walk-behind lawn mowers are red and black with "HONDA" written on the clipping collection bag. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The pressure washer engines are mounted on various original equipment manufacturer frames. The serial number of the engine is engraved on a flat spot on the engine.
What can happen
The improperly manufactured camshafts in the engines can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and pressure washers equipped with recalled engines and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Honda has received 2,197 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, including seven reports of minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Lawnmowers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Northern Tool and various farm, agricultural and rental stores nationwide from May 2022 to June 2023 for between $550 and $1,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled honda lawnmowers and pressure washer engines?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers and pressure washers equipped with recalled engines and contact an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The improperly manufactured camshafts in the engines can cause the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start, posing an injury hazard.
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.