American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
USAmerican Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA. Only serial numbers from 1400001 through 1453714 are included in the recall. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the deck. The lawn mower is dark gray with a red engine cover.
Affected Products
Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/American-Honda-Motor-Corp-Recalls-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fe16d6a044c6454782fd52666247ad0a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Lawn Mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a827d4dc7f0e4ee588f748dba61997a4.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Lawn Mower |
| Hazards › Name | Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. |
| Injuries › Name | American Honda Motor Corp. has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,000 |
| Recall I D | 4087 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel tank replaced. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers will be mailed a notice. |
| Retailers › Name | Honda Lawn and Garden dealers nationwide, including The Home Depot stores, from January 2007 through September 2007 for between $800 and $900. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA. Only serial numbers from 1400001 through 1453714 are included in the recall. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the deck. The lawn mower is dark gray with a red engine cover. |
| Recall Number | 08077 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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