CPSCGeneral Alert
Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: July 10, 2008Recall ID: 08328Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217(K)2HXA and HRX217(K)2HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. Serial numbers included in the recall are MAGA-1500001 through 1520532. The recalled lawn mowers are red with "HONDA" written on the bag.
Affected Products
Honda Lawn Mowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Lawn-Mowers-Recalled-by-American-Honda-Motor-Corp-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/da3a56d341624b7aa2e621ee8abdf309.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Lawn Mower |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/23a3c0c6629843ada0b5265eb2e34a72.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Lawn Mower |
| Hazards › Name | The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | American Honda has received one report of a shield breaking off the lawn mower. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Honda Lawn Mowers |
| Products › Type | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2027 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 20500 |
| Recall I D | 4370 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact their local Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers have been contacted by direct mail notification. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized American Honda Motor Corp. dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $900. |
| Recall Date | 2008-07-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217(K)2HXA and HRX217(K)2HMA. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. Serial numbers included in the recall are MAGA-1500001 through 1520532. The recalled lawn mowers are red with "HONDA" written on the bag. |
| Recall Number | 08328 |
| 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 Honda's Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |