American Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
USAmerican Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration hazard to the operator and bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled grass trimmer is made by Honda and has the model number HHT35SUKAT. The trimmer is gas-powered and has a red engine housing with the word "Honda" on the top front and a bicycle handlebar-style grip. A label on the shaft includes the words "Honda" and "HHT35S." Recalled trimmers are in the serial number range HAHA-1000001 to HAHA-1017345. The serial number is located on the top side of the shaft below the handlebars.
Affected Products
Grass Trimmers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/American-Honda-Recalls-Trimmers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | American Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12121.12121.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration hazard to the operator and bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Honda is aware of 11 incidents of broken or cracked shafts. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Grass Trimmers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters) |
| Products › Category I D | 68420 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 in the United States and 3,600 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 994 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these trimmers and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online from May 2006 to February 2012 for between $420 and $430. |
| Recall Date | 2012-02-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled grass trimmer is made by Honda and has the model number HHT35SUKAT. The trimmer is gas-powered and has a red engine housing with the word "Honda" on the top front and a bicycle handlebar-style grip. A label on the shaft includes the words "Honda" and "HHT35S." Recalled trimmers are in the serial number range HAHA-1000001 to HAHA-1017345. The serial number is located on the top side of the shaft below the handlebars. |
| Distributors › Name | American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 12121 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/12041r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact American Honda toll-free at (888) 888-3139 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the American Honda's website at http://powerequipment.honda.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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