Safety regulator, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers
Recall 04009 · Oct 15, 2003 · Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc.
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04009
- Date
- Oct 15, 2003
- Company
- Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc.
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
These are Honda Harmony 21-inch, walk-behind mowers with model numbers HRB216TXA or HRB216HXA. The model numbers are located on a metal plate behind the engine, just in front of the rear discharge opening. These black and red mowers have "Honda Harmony" printed in white on the front.
What can happen
If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop™ blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
The fix
Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Honda has received six reports of broken stop plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled honda harmony walk-behind lawnmowers?
Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism.
What is the hazard?
If the lawnmower strikes an object with sufficient force, the crankshaft can bend. Vibration created by a bent crankshaft can eventually result in a fatigue failure of the Roto-stop™ blade brake control assembly. This can allow the cutting blade to continue rotating after the blade control lever is released, posing a.
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.