American Honda Motor Corp. · Recalled
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.
- Units
- About 22,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $800–$900
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA. Only serial numbers from 1400001 through 1453714 are included in the recall. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the deck. The lawn mower is dark gray with a red engine cover.
The file
- Sold at
- Honda Lawn and Garden dealers nationwide, including The Home Depot stores, from January 2007 through September 2007 for between $800 and $900.
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Incident log
American Honda Motor Corp. has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel tank replaced. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers will be mailed a notice.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 08 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
