Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11040 · Nov 16, 2010 · American Honda Motor Co.
6,150
units affected
6,150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11040
- Date
- Nov 16, 2010
- Company
- American Honda Motor Co.
- Units affected
- 6,150
- Product
- Honda and Mantis Mini Tillers
- Product type
- Power Tillers or Cultivators
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled mini tillers have Honda GX25 mini four-stroke engines and their engine serial numbers can be found on the engine near the fuel tank cap. Both brands come in red and black. Honda Mini Tiller: Model number FG110 with serial numbers GCALT 1696948 to 1700567.Mantis Mini Tiller: Model numbers 7262 and 7270 with serial numbers GCART-1165215 to 1171495.
What can happen
A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using any mini tiller with engines in the affected serial number ranges and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer or Honda Engine dealer (Mantis owners only) to arrange to have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. Registered owners of the recalled mini tillers will be sent a notice by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Honda Power Equipment Dealers, The Home Depot, outdoor power equipment dealers, rental dealers, retailers, mail order and catalog houses nationwide from March 2010 through September 2010 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled honda and mantis mini tillers?
Consumers should immediately stop using any mini tiller with engines in the affected serial number ranges and contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer or Honda Engine dealer (Mantis owners only) to arrange to have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. Registered owners of the recalled mini tillers will be.
What is the hazard?
A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire 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.