Recall: American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2007 Release #08-140 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 426-7701 |
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Products: Honda Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
Units: About 167,000
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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 |
Sold by: Honda Lawn and Garden dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for between $760 and $900.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: 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.
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
