American Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 12121 · Feb 28, 2012 · American Honda
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12121
- Date
- Feb 28, 2012
- Company
- American Honda
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Grass Trimmers
- Product type
- Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled grass trimmer is made by Honda and has the model number HHT35SUKAT. The trimmer is gas-powered and has a red engine housing with the word "Honda" on the top front and a bicycle handlebar-style grip. A label on the shaft includes the words "Honda" and "HHT35S." Recalled trimmers are in the serial number range HAHA-1000001 to HAHA-1017345. The serial number is located on the top side of the shaft below the handlebars.
What can happen
The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration hazard to the operator and bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these trimmers and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Honda is aware of 11 incidents of broken or cracked shafts. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online from May 2006 to February 2012 for between $420 and $430.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled grass trimmers?
Consumers should immediately stop using these trimmers and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration hazard to the operator and bystanders.
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.