Safety regulator, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers
Recall 00095 · Apr 11, 2000 · American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
112,000
units affected
112,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00095
- Date
- Apr 11, 2000
- Company
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 112,000
- Product
- Harmony II lawnmowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves Harmony II walk-behind mowers with model numbers HRT216, HRR216 and HRS216. "Harmony II" and the model number are written on the front of the lawnmowers. The recalled mowers have an engine serial number between 1128495 and 1438098. The engine serial number is located under the fan cover, stamped into the engine case. The lawnmowers are dark gray with red fan covers. "HONDA" is written on the top of the fan casing.
What can happen
The lawnmowers' fuel tanks' seam can split or crack, leaking fuel, and creating a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these lawnmowers immediately, and check to see if the gas tank is leaking. If there is a leak, immediately move the mower away from any possible ignition sources, for example, water heaters or electric appliances. Empty the fuel tank by following owner manual instructions. Consumers should take these mowers to a Honda power equipment dealer, who will inspect and replace the fuel tanks free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Honda Motor Co. has 25 reports of fuel leaking from these lawnmowers. There have been no fires or injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Honda power equipment dealers and The Home Depot sold the lawnmowers nationwide, from May 1998 through January 2000, for about $430.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled harmony ii lawnmowers?
Consumers should stop using these lawnmowers immediately, and check to see if the gas tank is leaking. If there is a leak, immediately move the mower away from any possible ignition sources, for example, water heaters or electric appliances. Empty the fuel tank by following owner manual instructions. Consumers should.
What is the hazard?
The lawnmowers' fuel tanks' seam can split or crack, leaking fuel, and creating a fire and burn 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.