Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08328 · Jul 10, 2008 · American Honda Motor Corp.
20,500
units affected
20,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08328
- Date
- Jul 10, 2008
- Company
- American Honda Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 20,500
- Product
- Honda Lawn Mowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217(K)2HXA and HRX217(K)2HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. Serial numbers included in the recall are MAGA-1500001 through 1520532. The recalled lawn mowers are red with "HONDA" written on the bag.
What can happen
The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact their local Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers have been contacted by direct mail notification.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Honda has received one report of a shield breaking off the lawn mower. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized American Honda Motor Corp. dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled honda lawn mowers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact their local Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers have been contacted by direct mail notification.
What is the hazard?
The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a 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.