CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers
Published: October 15, 2003Recall ID: 04009Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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 risk of injury to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Honda-Power-Equipment-Manufacturing-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Lawnmowers- |
| Title | CPSC, Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Lawnmowers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/honda-lawnmower_0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Walk-Behind Lawnmower |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | American Honda has received six reports of broken stop plates. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Honda Harmony Walk-Behind Lawnmowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 30,000 |
| Recall I D | 2517 |
| Remedies › Name | Honda Lawn and Garden dealers will repair these mowers by replacing the Roto-stop™ mechanism. |
| Retailers › Name | Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through June 2003 for between $700 and $760. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 04009 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C. |
| Consumer Contact | To locate a servicing Honda Lawn and Garden dealer, consumers should call American Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the website at www.hondapowerequipment.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHonda Power Equipment Manufacturing Inc., of Swepsonville, N.C.