Honda Recalls Mini Tillers Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Recall 16746 · May 25, 2016 · Honda
219,000
units affected
219,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16746
- Date
- May 25, 2016
- Company
- Honda
- Units affected
- 219,000
- Product
- Mini Tillers
- Product type
- Power Tillers or Cultivators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Honda FG110K1AT Mini Tillers. The mini tillers have gasoline engines that power rotating tines to dig into the ground and cultivate the soil. The mini tillers are red and black with "HONDA" printed on the front tine guard and are about 14 inches wide by 39 inches tall. The serial number range included in this recall is from FAAA-1200001 through 1540521. The serial number is printed on the top side cover of the tillers.
What can happen
The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the lever is not engaged, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini tillers and contact their local authorized Honda dealer to schedule an appointment to have the throttle cable inspected for damage and repaired free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Honda has received 30 reports of throttle cable damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2007 through March 2016 for between $350 and $380.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mini tillers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini tillers and contact their local authorized Honda dealer to schedule an appointment to have the throttle cable inspected for damage and repaired free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the lever is not engaged, posing a risk of serious injury 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.