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American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled November 8, 2007 · CPSC recall 08077 · American Honda Motor

Recalled Lawn MowerRecalled Lawn Mower
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 22,000
Incidents / injuries
American Honda Motor Corp. has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What 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.

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

Product
Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers
Manufacturer(s)
American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Retailers
Honda Lawn and Garden dealers nationwide, including The Home Depot stores, from January 2007 through September 2007 for between $800 and $900.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →