CPSCGeneral Alert
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: December 19, 2007Recall ID: 08140Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Honda walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRB217HXA, HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The lawn mowers are dark gray with a red fan cover. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Models Serial Numbers HRB217HXA All HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA 1000001 - 1513628
Affected Products
Honda Walk-Behind 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-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f45a746455e749be91b35d35c25d9bac.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Lawn Mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8dea00a35a3242588f9fc11f2819a606.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Lawn Mower |
| Hazards › Name | The cutting blades could rotate under power when the control lever is released. The lawn mowers do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for lawn mowers. The spinning blade poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 167,000 |
| Recall I D | 4160 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free repair. Registered owners will be mailed a direct notice. |
| Retailers › Name | Honda Lawn and Garden dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for between $760 and $900. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Honda walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRB217HXA, HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. The lawn mowers are dark gray with a red fan cover. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Models Serial Numbers HRB217HXA All HRX217HXA and HRX217HMA 1000001 - 1513628 |
| Recall Number | 08140 |
| 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 |