CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers
USCPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers
Recalling Firm: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lawnmowers' fuel tanks' seam can split or crack, leaking fuel, and creating a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Harmony II lawnmowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-American-Honda-Motor-Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Lawnmowers |
| Title | CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/honda-lawnmower.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled lawnmower |
| Hazards › Name | The lawnmowers' fuel tanks' seam can split or crack, leaking fuel, and creating a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | American Honda Motor Co. has 25 reports of fuel leaking from these lawnmowers. There have been no fires or injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Harmony II lawnmowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 112,000 |
| Recall I D | 5581 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Honda power equipment dealers and The Home Depot sold the lawnmowers nationwide, from May 1998 through January 2000, for about $430. |
| Recall Date | 2000-04-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 00095 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For dealer locations and more information, call American Honda Motor Co. at (800) 426-7701 anytime, or visit the company's website at http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/recall.html |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-06-16T00:00:00 |
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